See full version: Kourtney Kardashian Joins Travis Barker for His 1st Airplane Trip After His Tragic 2008 Crash
Though he escaped alive, Barker wasn’t unscathed. He was covered in jet fuel and was on fire. Goldstein helped put out the flames, but Barker was left with third-degree burns on 65 percent of his body. After three months in the hospital with 26 surgeries and many skin grafts, Barker’s lifelong fear of flying was at an all-time high.
Since they started dating in late 2020, the two have only gotten closer. “They’re very much in love and are deeply connected as a couple,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively in July. “Their bond is unbreakable at this point.” [links]
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The musician and Kourtney have traveled plenty with trips to see UFC fights in Las Vegas, skiing in Park City, Utah, swimming in Montecito, California, and the desert in Canyon Point, Utah. The reality TV personality doesn’t mind taking a long car ride with her beau.
Sometimes, celebrities prefer the last row of first class. A couple of weeks ago, Big Sean (he’s a rapper I’d never heard of but LAX’ paparazzi were all over him!) was sitting in 6A on our Miami to L.A. flight. Tennis star Andy Roddick was sitting in the same but on the opposite side on an Austin to LAX flight.
The other day, my wife and I both got upgraded to first class on our LAX to Chicago flight, thanks to my Executive Platinum status on American Airlines (you have to fly over 100,000 miles a year on American Airlines to earn Executive Platinum). We couldn’t get seats together but were able to sit across the aisle from one another in the first row of first class. What’s funny is that just before the flight attendants closed the door, I leaned over to Natalie and told her I bet she’d have a celebrity sitting next to her since they usually like seat 1A (it’s 3A on some of American’s planes) and they are usually the last to board. Sure enough, a minute later, Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins sat down next to her. He was a cool guy but we didn’t ask him for a picture. here
Another time, I saw Jennifer Lopez take 1A and right after takeoff, she reclined her lie-flat seat, put the blanket over her head and slept the whole LAX-JFK flight. [links]
Surprisingly, the big stars don’t always have someone traveling with them so if you want to sit next to one of these people, your best bet is booking 1B on flights to and from LAX and JFK, though I’ve seen them on random flights as well. Once I sat behind Sharon Stone on a flight from Pittsburgh to Erie.
Back then, I always took the same airline, and usually the same flights (the late ones), so I got to know all the gate agents and flight attendants. Since I always treated everyone with respect and would regularly bring them a box of chocolates and JohnnyJet.com T-shirts or patches, I ended up getting the royal treatment. Many times, I would get upgraded for free, not only to business class but to first class, so I’ve sat next to or near a ton of stars. more
Natalie sitting next to Billy Corgan here
Another way celebs travel that's unheard of is that they get ushered into private rooms at the airport where they can relax. We're not talking about private business rooms to read your newspapers. These rooms, made especially for the rich, are all about luxury and the high life. Decked out with designer furniture, beautiful chandeliers and even expensive artwork, celebs can have a light nutritious snack or have a yoga lesson or just be at peace here. We would never dream of this, but ebookers.com can. here
There are many celebs who know the secrets while traveling by commercial air. They know that the planes are gross and only get cleaned about once a month. Airline housekeepers don't bother cleaning the dirtiest thing on the plane, the drop down tray. The seats are gross because they're an afterthought when it comes to cleaning them. Taking a page from Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, one of the most health-conscious stars out there, sprays colloidal silver on her and her kids airplane seats to kill germs. According to Well and Good, "the particles purportedly have antibacterial and antiviral powers."
Here's an untold thing about the way celebs travel and which we common folk would never dream of. It's the fact that, if celebs have their own private jet or charter one, they can show up before their plane leaves at the very last moment. Unlike us, who must show up at airports two hours before our flight leaves, celebs can skip all that waiting and show up 15 minutes before takeoff. The one thing the flight crew requests is that you should call if you're going to be late, according to USA Today. This way, "the staff will appreciate that greatly and you'll have a better departure experience.”
Celebs who travel commercial can get "Five Star" service from both companies and airlines, but as it so happens, they will only take advantage of it if it's unknown by the general public, which secures their need for privacy. For example, JFK's program has a rep who will meet celebs by the curb, help them bypass baggage check-in lines and get them through security in the fastest method possible and without a wait online before ushering them to an airport club. According to The Wall Street Journal, the airline doesn't advertise the service, doesn't mention it anywhere on their website, and only serves a clientele based only on anyone in the know. Talk about stealth! [links]
Celebs love flying via private plane, but some love the freedom of flying so much that they get their pilot's license, according to The Balance Careers. This way, they can jump into the pilot's seat of their plane at the last moment or at their whim. Angelina Jolie has her license, and she was prompted to get it so that she'd look cool to her son Maddox. John Travolta also has his license, and he has so many planes that he had to build a 7,500-foot runway on his property in Florida. Morgan Freeman, Tom Cruise and many more also have their own pilots license. Commoners would never dream of this. [links]
But there are no paparazzi chasing J.C. and me, so we go in unbothered to check out the check-in. “Come right on in,” he says to me as he leads me through the red double-doors. Once inside, I don’t see the typical gigantic and super-crowded check-in areas, with their kiosks, and loud families and tour groups. Instead, this is a cozy, tastefully decorated and quiet area that looks like the lobby of a hip downtown hotel. Unless you had the misfortune of arriving right behind Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as they begin a family vacation with the kids, chances are, you won’t find a line for the two agents stationed there to help you check in. more
This is the dedicated entrance for the airline’s passengers who use its Five-Star Service, an additional perk the airline offers to First and Business class passengers that provides another layer of luxury perks and privacy to their flying experience — like a dedicated door to the airport, part of the airline’s Flagship Check-In. more
Okay, the celebrity is safely checked in and ready for the flight. Now comes the matter of getting them on the plane without causing a scene at the gate. here
“You would get driven to a place to make your transition to your vehicle without ever having to see a paparazzi,” he says. Presumably, if you’re a big star, you have people who can go down to baggage claims to get your stuff.