Christmas Takes Flight (2021 TV Movie)

Evan Williams: Matt Hansen

Quotes 

• Jenny Beckett : Slow your roll, pal. Or at least buy me dinner first.

  Matt Hansen : Excuse me.

  Jenny Beckett : I was kidding.

• Jenny Beckett : Did you fly Sundancer Airlines?

  Matt Hansen : Private charter, actually.

  Jenny Beckett : How nice for you. Bad for the environment, though. And all the muddy carbon footprint you left in the sky.Next time, you should consider Sundancer business class.

  Matt Hansen : Well... it seems like this sparkly conversation has come to an end.

• Matt Hansen : And, bit by bit, things are finally coming together.

  Charlie Beckett : And what exactly does "streamline" entail?

  Matt Hansen : Oh, you don't have to worry about that at this point.That's for me and my executive team to determine.

• Matt Hansen : I'm here to assess operations and identify how best to streamline and incorporate Sundancer under the Connor Airways' umbrella.

  Frank Beckett : And Matt plans to expand Connor Airlines by beginning flying international come the new year.

  Jenny Beckett : Wow, international. Wow, you think big.

  Matt Hansen : Always.

• Jenny Beckett : Oh, I assumed I'd be part of the team. I'm sorry.

  Frank Beckett : It was always my intention that Jenny would remain on in a management role. I mean, given all of her experience both in the air and on the ground, she's the perfect person to oversee things.

  Matt Hansen : I see. I'm afraid I can't commit to that at this moment. I assure you

  Jenny Beckett : I am more than qualified for the position.

  Matt Hansen : I have no doubt. However, as the new CEO, to the board that really matters.

  [phone rings] 

  Matt Hansen : But I promise to keep you in the mix.

  [phone rings] 

  Matt Hansen : If you'll excuse me, I have a small fire to put out.

• Matt Hansen : Here are just some starter ideas.

  Jenny Beckett : Okay. Wait, you want to cut employee birthday parties?

  Matt Hansen : Unnecessary cost.

  Jenny Beckett : And the recognition awards?

  Matt Hansen : Also unnecessary costs.

  Jenny Beckett : I respectfully disagree. You can't put a price on morale.

  Matt Hansen : Yes, you can. You do a once-a-month birthday cake, save on cost and calories. And you can replace your soccer trophies with an "employee of the month" placard.

  Matt Hansen : Okay, they are not soccer trophies. They're recognition awards.

• Matt Hansen : Miss Beckett, it's just with costs hemorrhaging, what I need in the VP role is someone who's not afraid of making the tough decisions.

  Jenny Beckett : I see. And what, you think because this is a family-run business that I'm not capable? I can be cutthroat and ruthless when I need to be.

  Megan Pierce : Sorry to interrupt. Jenny, I'm on with Santa's Market, and they want to confirm our Santa's Flight reservation.

  Matt Hansen : Sue mentioned something about that at the hotel. What is that, exactly?

  Jenny Beckett : It's our annual Christmas tradition the airline hosts on the 23rd. We take under-served children in the area and their families on a fantasy trip to Santa's Market in Idaho Falls. First, we serve an in-flight lunch with Santa, and then, after we land, the kids spend the day in the village, they open their wish-list presents...

  Matt Hansen : Sounds nice. Sounds expensive.

  Jenny Beckett : Well, it's worth it once you see the kids' faces. Pure magic.

  Matt Hansen : I didn't see a line item for it.

  Jenny Beckett : Oh, um... it's under community outreach.

  Matt Hansen : I'm afraid until we can find ways to increase profit margins, we've got no choice but to put a pin in extraneous charitable efforts.

  Jenny Beckett : Meaning you want to ground Santa's Flight?

  Matt Hansen : You're catching on quickly. Will that be a problem?

  Jenny Beckett : You're the boss.

• Jenny Beckett : If you'd like some company, you're more than welcome to join us.

  Matt Hansen : Oh, thank you, but I still have to finalize my year-end review and present it to the board.

  Jenny Beckett : Don't you have an accounting department for that?

  Matt Hansen : Yes. But I like to review and be hands-on with the process.

  Jenny Beckett : Of course you do. Isn't it tiring spending your life looking over everyone's shoulder?

  Matt Hansen : I guess you can say I'm a guy who likes to have his hand on the wheel at all times.

  Jenny Beckett : That's why we have co-pilots. It can be fun for a change to let someone else fly the plane.

  Matt Hansen : I guess I'll just have to take your word for it.

• Jenny Beckett : Look at you. Right on time, as per usual. I wish our flights were as prompt as you are.

  Matt Hansen : Really? Why wasn't I aware of this issue? Delays in departure and arrival times have a negative impact on...

  Frank Beckett : Matt, she was joking.

• Matt Hansen : What's going on with this flight from Snowflake to Idaho Falls? Barely any seats have sold on the 23rd.Why don't we combine it with another option?

  Jenny Beckett : No! No. This is a regular stream of commuters from a local factory that always book last minute.

  Matt Hansen : So why don't we capitalize on that fact and raise fares?

  Frank Beckett : Uh, say, why don't you let Jenny drive you downtown? She can introduce you to some of our local advertisers.

  Matt Hansen : I have a conference call later this afternoon, but I suppose a little fresh air will do me good.

• Jenny Beckett : So, as you can see, right over here, most of our flights are around the tri-state area.

  Matt Hansen : Your busiest hub appears to be the Helena airport?

  Jenny Beckett : Mm-hmm.

  Matt Hansen : So why is HQ here?

  Jenny Beckett : Snowflake is where my grandma founded Sundancer, and besides, it's where most of our employees live.

  Matt Hansen : As quaint as that sounds, my executives need to see the bigger picture.

• Matt Hansen : Hansen here. Oh, hi, Mr. Connor. Yes, I took a look at the office space in Helena earlier today, and I think it will work well as our new base. Mm-hmm. Understood. Give my respects to the board.

  Jenny Beckett : New base? I thought you went to Helena just to check out the operations.

  Matt Hansen : Yes, I've been evaluating various options. It's more sensible to be centralized and to move the company headquarters where the company has most of its activity.

  Jenny Beckett : I told you Sundancer has to stay in Snowflake. I can't ask the staff to uproot their lives.

  Matt Hansen : I understand the decision has consequences,but it's the right thing to do.

  Jenny Beckett : Yeah, for you, of course. When were you going to tell me about this plan?

  Matt Hansen : You're not my VP of operations at this point.

  Jenny Beckett : I realize that, but, apparently, what, there's no "i" in team or "we" either? Don't I get an opportunity to at least weigh in instead of just being left out in the cold?You know what? Thank you for dinner.It was a real treat.

• Matt Hansen : I think it might be time to celebrate.

  Jenny Beckett : I don't know. Isn't it a little early? We're still over a quarter shy of our goal.

  Matt Hansen : I'm not talking about Santa's Flight. I made my official recommendation to the board who I want to name as my VP of Operations. And while I may have thought I wanted the position to go to a clone of myself... it turns out a healthy degree of challenge is good for growth. And I don't think I'll ever meet someone who challenges me as much as you.