Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

[tuapekastar]

Kind lady at QF int-dom transfer at SYD moved me (unasked) from 1100 MEL flight to 0900 flight.
Downside is I'm in 56F (I didn't know they went that far back ), and just saw Renee Geyer (55E) fail in her attempt to put bag in overhead and it nearly took the lady in 56D's head off! Apparently she is recovering from a broken arm, most apologetic.

 

[Flashback]

Hilary Devey from Dragon's Den on my RAK-LGW flight (1D, I was 2D). Thought she owned the place and was allowed to ignore the rules even after the CSM told her off several times :shock:

Was no doubt staying here: http://www.hilarydevey.com/_img/slideshow/2/5HilaryDevey.pdf

 

[QF WP]

Formerly of Dragons Den (she only lasted 2 seasons). Love the program - a must view in our household. Hilary flew commercial, not private ???

Much preferred Richard Farleigh - as did my wife - but she likes Peter Jones as well). Personally I liked Rachel Elnaugh

 

[Flashback]

Formerly of Dragons Den (she only lasted 2 seasons). Love the program - a must view in our household. Hilary flew commercial, not private ???

Much preferred Richard Farleigh - as did my wife - but she likes Peter Jones as well). Personally I liked Rachel Elnaugh

She did indeed (BA). Had her nurse with her and some other older chap, not sure who he was/what he was doing. Seemed to have some issue with her legs (that required ... ) her to recline her seat all the way back the entire flight with legs up on the bulkhead, so assume the nurse was there in for relation to whatever that injury/ailment was, however was still happy to knock back several spirit+mixer drinks :shock:

 

[JessicaTam]

Environment minister Greg Hunt flying up from HBA-MEL this afternoon on QF.

Edit: I hope he paid to offset the carbon emissions of the flight.

 

[Mal]

Flew back from Copenhagen yesterday sitting in the first row of Econ. In the middle seat was a well dressed gentleman and I assume wife at the window.

Staff were fawning over him, preseumed he was the equivalent of WP One.
Landed and saw a Premier (BA equiv of Cl) tag on a bag. Googled the name and worked out I had been sitting next to the CEO of one of the largest banks in the UK.

He was very polite and friendly. Didn't chat, but we exchanged pleasantries.

He isn't famous, but thought that was interesting. Prem in middle econ seat, CEO travelling in Econ!

 

[JessicaTam]

Flew back from Copenhagen yesterday sitting in the first row of Econ. In the middle seat was a well dressed gentleman and I assume wife at the window.

Staff were fawning over him, preseumed he was the equivalent of WP One.
Landed and saw a Premier (BA equiv of Cl) tag on a bag. Googled the name and worked out I had been sitting next to the CEO of one of the largest banks in the UK.

He was very polite and friendly. Didn't chat, but we exchanged pleasantries.

He isn't famous, but thought that was interesting. Prem in middle econ seat, CEO travelling in Econ!

Either the bank isn't doing too well, or he is setting a good example!

 

[penegal]

Either the bank isn't doing too well, or he is setting a good example!

Which bank?

Maybe he had to pay for the ticket himself

 

[amaroo]

Either the bank isn't doing too well, or he is setting a good example!

I've enjoyed an onboard (economy) chat with the Chairman of NAB and ex-MD/CEO of Wesfarmers. He had nowhere else to sit since it was J* MEL-MCY

 

[drron]

Probably get blasted but this evening saw Bill O'reilly outside the Fox studios in NYC.

 

[jsoprano]

Bill Shorten this morning on VA309 MEL-BNE. Seated in Business Class 1C (I was in 3F).

 

[Cossie]

Probably get blasted but this evening saw Bill O'reilly outside the Fox studios in NYC.

The cricketer? I thought he was dead.

 

[jamesD]

Much preferred Richard Farleigh - as did my wife

Yes, I'd agree with that - he also wrote a great book "Taming the Lion".

 

[Sprucegoose]

Environment minister Greg Hunt flying up from HBA-MEL this afternoon on QF.

Edit: I hope he paid to offset the carbon emissions of the flight.

Well done identifying a junior minister

 

[clarmich]

Well done identifying a junior minister

I presume tongue in cheek given Minister Hunt is in Cabinet?!

 

[Sprucegoose]

Well done identifying a junior minister

Well done identifying a junior cabinet minister !!

 

[clarmich]

Well done identifying a junior cabinet minister !!

That's more like it

 

[Deleted member 9370]

Alan Joyce in seat 1C on a 717 flight Syd-Cbr yesterday. Overhead him say his first time on a refurbished 717 with Business class.

 

[marki]

Probably get blasted but this evening saw Bill O'reilly outside the Fox studios in NYC.

Saw Marilyn Monroe on Ulande Strasse 2 days ago. (Made possible by MT) freaky


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[JessicaTam]

Alan Joyce in seat 1C on a 717 flight Syd-Cbr yesterday. Overhead him say his first time on a refurbished 717 with Business class.

I was on that flight. AJ was in 1D, I was in 2F. He seemed surprised when he boarded and looked at the interior so I asked him if it was his first time on the refurb and he said no it wasn't. I have to agree though, his reaction seemed to be as a first timer, so I was surprised by his answer.