Sometimes "slumming it" in the J lounge has its perks. ;)

[Febs]

I was going to post this in the morning, but as the Sheraton here in Toronto decided to wake the entire hotel up with a lovely *DING DING DING* at 5am (which isn't the fire alarm), then explain the meaning 5 minutes later, while continuing with the *DING DING DING*....here I am.

(First of all, just wanted to say it was nice to meet you yesterday Lindsay, and thanks for trying to guest me into the F lounge (it was worth a shot ). Hope you guys enjoyed it.)

My fun came at LAX though. I qualified for Plat on the flight over, and knew that my status wouldn't have posted yet, but figured it was worth asking (to get into the Flagship lounge). Sure enough, status hadn't posted (actually, still hasn't) and so the Admiral's Club it was. No worries.

Walking towards the bar, and my colleague taps whispers "Hey, isn't that the guy from The Office?"

Looked around and sure enough, there was Steve Carell (The Office (US), 40 Year Old Virgin, Evan Almighty etc...he was also on the front cover of "American Way" a few months ago). I'd been a huge fan for years (and The Office is currently my favourite TV show), so I had to go and say hi!

Shook his hand, told him I was a huge fan (and I'd just seen Evan Almighty on the plane and really enjoyed it), then asked for a photo, which he was more than happy to allow. Everything I've read was spot on - he's a really nice, friendly guy.

So there you go..if I'd gone into the Flagship lounge I would've missed meeting one of my favourite actors! I've never seen a celebrity while flying so I was pretty happy with myself.

Cheers,
- Febs.

 

[kiwicounter]

thats pretty cool! I love The Office.

 

[littl_flier]

Congratulations on the status upgrade Febs! And how cool is Steve Carrell, I think I'd get sick of the attention personally. I'm suprised he wasn't in the FLounge himself though.

I take it you won't be skipping on the FLounge next time just in case?

 

[Keith009]

Congrats on WP status, Febs. And for meeting the celeb.

I'm suprised he wasn't in the FLounge himself though.

The DYKWIA dog probably didn't bark loudly enough...

 

[simongr]

In all likelihhod would he even be eligible for F lounge access unless travelling internaitonally? Unless under some specialy VIP program - there is one but the name escapes me at the moment.

 

[Keith009]

In all likelihhod would he even be eligible for F lounge access unless travelling internaitonally? Unless under some specialy VIP program - there is one but the name escapes me at the moment.

Concierge Key. But you do have to be super duper VVVVVIP to get it.

 

[Febs]

I'd have guested him in.

Thanks for the congrats guys...though status still hasn't updated! I never expect AA flights to post (....at all. I usually have to e-mail BP's despite having my QFF number on them), but SYD-LAX on a QF107 hasn't posted either yet! Oh well, no hurry...will chase it up later in the week if need be.

Cheers,
- Febs.

 

[Reggie]

I(First of all, just wanted to say it was nice to meet you yesterday Lindsay, and thanks for trying to guest me into the F lounge (it was worth a shot ). Hope you guys enjoyed it.)
Cheers,
- Febs.

Febs/Lindsay

What was the problem with getting Febs into the Flounge? I am going to try and get QF009 in on Wednesday with some rule bending.

Reggie

 

[serfty]

See here (on FT): FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - 6th Annual FT AGM, BNE QP, Saturday 23 Feb 2008

Internationally, WP's can have 1 guest, I guess Febs lost the toss ...

 

[Febs]

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8823255&postcount=237 Internationally, WP's can have 1 guest, I guess Febs lost the toss ...

Lindsay's other guest PM'd Lindsay before I did..so it was always going to be a "only if they allow 2 people in" thing.

Tried the whole "Any chance you can let me in, as I'll be WP when I land in LAX?" thing, but as expected - no luck (hey, it was worth a try ).

Cheers,
- Febs.

 

[straitman]

Lindsay's other guest PM'd Lindsay before I did..so it was always going to be a "only if they allow 2 people in" thing.

Tried the whole "Any chance you can let me in, as I'll be WP when I land in LAX?" thing, but as expected - no luck (hey, it was worth a try ).

Cheers,
- Febs.

Febs,

Not the end of the world and a lesson for quite a few people here. Hope your new 'found' status posts soon.