14 April 2008
How to Travel Like a VIP
Posted by Debo Hobo under: Vacations; Weekend Getaways; Consumer News; Business Travel; Travel Tips-General; US-Destinations; Travel-General; International-Destinations .
Despite massive cost-cutting and shrinking service, airlines still roll out the red carpet for celebrities. Many carriers have “special service” staffers to speed stars and VIPs through airports and on to planes, or out back doors to limousines. Special rooms, some hidden behind unmarked doors adjacent to gates and some private lounges inside airport clubs, are reserved for politicians, movie stars, sports heroes and other dignitaries.
In general, if you have to ask for it, you probably don’t qualify for special-services treatment. But even if you haven’t won an Oscar, you can purchase a bit of special coddling for yourself for as little as $100.
AMR Corp.’s American Airlines has special concierge handling called “Five Star” service available at LAX and New York’s Kennedy International Airport where an airline representative meets you, shuttles you quickly through check-in and security screening and on to a gate or airport club. The airline set up the service for movie studio VIPs and American doesn’t advertise the service. You won’t find mention of it on the airline’s Web site. But it is available to anyone in the know. The phone number is 877-578-2702. Read more…
I called the number myself and spoke with a representative who explained to me that for around $100 bucks I could have special staffers meet me at the curb. At which time they would usher me through security, bypassing crowded gates to be seated directly onto the plane before anyone else, including First Class passenger and the upper echelon of frequent flyers. Not a bad bargain….now if only they could get the plane to the destination on time…
*This post is really just one big excuse to be able to use this image of my man “the Rock”. I found it on a site called DwayneJohnsonFever.net.
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any excuse to post a good photo of a very good looking man- definitely a plus!!!
Cool that you actually called them and that they offer the service to anyone! But yea, with all the recent issues they’ve been having, flying with AA just doesn’t seem like a particularly smart idea right now.
Suz, I just couldn’t help myself, he is such a cutie:)
These days unless I’m traveling off the continent I’d just rather take the time and drive. No security hassles, better food and scenery, and besides all of that road trips are always great adventures.
Phillip you are so right, road trips are totally the way to go, but that darn price of gas.
I need to calculate if it wil lbe cheaper for me to fly to San Diego or drive.