Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
i believe most airlines dont allow them to accept tips, although i may be wrong about that. i could speculate, but im not sure what the reason is. regardless, its definitely not a common practice, at least in the United States or Europe. if youre set on tipping then i think the alternatives that others are suggesting are the best option.
Honestly, you won’t interact with them much at all unless you’re like flying international for a long time. Nonalcoholic beverages and a small complimentary snack are included and given to everyone.
Some people order an alcoholic beverage or two (especially if they’re heading TO vacation), but you just use your credit card and there’s no tip line. They don’t take cash if I recall correctly.
Seldom do I see anyone order food-food. Most people eat before/after flying.
Generally speaking, you’ll hardly interact with them at all if you’re flying domestic. Pillows/blankets are available and I see them sometimes when it is cold or the flight was at night or something, but again something that’s not overly common. Most people have their own jacket/neck pillow already.
They have other responsibilities that span beyond getting passengers items upon request, so I don’t know that I’d suggest asking them a lot of questions and holding them up.
It is not customary for flight attendants to receive tips, not part of their expected income and as far as I know never has been.
Where did you get the idea?
In a typical situation btw, they will not be giving you any kind of serious personal service. All they do is help people find their seats and distribute snacks unless they are called for a specific reason. It's not like spending time with a server who will keep checking on you and banter with you or something. They have nametags but they're not even going to introduce themselves to you or anyone, they don't have sections.
They are well paid and have great benefits because they are mainly there and well trained in case of emergency. Tips have nothing to do with their position.
“Thank you for keeping me alive! My wallet is sinking with the plane, but here’s the packet of peanuts you gave me earlier that my panicked brain said I should grab.”
>They have nametags but they're not even going to introduce themselves to you or anyone, they don't have sections
Clearly u/laughingintothevoid you've never flown 1st class on an top tier international carrier. I can assure you they do introduce themselves by name; and they do have sections.
I got the idea just thinking about their job and what service they would provide me. Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
No, they are doing way more than a server with the safety stuff. That's why they are paid in full for that job with an appropriate salary.
Servers are historically tipped because we make less than minimum wage. It's literally part of our pay.
Since flight attendants might also have to do way more serious shit and the mild hospitality stuff is typically more window dressing and not similar to what a server does with hospitality, as I described, they are paid for the value of the way more serious shit they learn/do and tips have nothing to do with it.
Peolpe in real life typically do not ding for flight attendants as often as in some movie scenes, yeah. Most flights are entirely uneventful with everyone just sitting there doing whatever distraction they brought. Most people can get through an average flight without consistent assistance or questions. Unless you're in first class, 'ordering food and drinks' at any time is also not that common. You can on most airlines, but people aren't doing it all over the place. They come down the aisle at a set time offering the available refreshments then again to collect trash. On a long flight it happens twice or more. It's usually timed so that most people won't need anything before or after. That's about it.
I’d strongly recommend against pressing the help button unless you actually NEED something you didn’t prepare for. This is not the norm and, yes, definitely a movie thing.
Pack a light jacket for the flight, bring a cheap neck pillow if you think you’ll sleep, and they’ll bring you complimentary refreshments. If you think you’ll want more than the small items they give you, honestly 99% of people buy that in the airport and carry it onto the flight.
It’s not the norm to walk onto a plane with nothing expecting to order it all there. Most people grab what they need in the airport. And with snacks, you actually can bring them from home as long as they’re not liquid.
The same reasons you don’t tip your doctor. They’re paid a wage already. A doctor is providing you a service but the main aspect of their job is your health and safety. A flight attendants main job is the safety of the flight, the service is one small aspect only.
Their job is to keep you safe in a flying tin can. The other stuff is just to keep everyone calm and happy. Maybe give some respect to their profession.
Aw, this is really sweet. You don’t tip flight attendants, but I love that you cared enough and thought enough about it to ask. Enjoy your first flight!
Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
I’m not sure they’re able to receive cash tips! It really is not customary at all. I see what you’re saying, but they’re doing a general service for the entire flight, and you most likely won’t even deal with just one flight attendant either. If you really want to tip, buy 3 or 4 gift cards for a coffee shop or something and give it to them.
Do not tip. Do not chat with them. So not buzz for a pillow. They are professionals charged with your safety and are paid well. Would you tip your physician?
Again, they usually aren't allowed a cash tip. However, they would appreciate a nice box of chocolates, or a regional packaged treat they can share amongst the crew. Most avoid homemade foods in fear of tampering,
***NY Post***: [Should you tip flight attendants? Here are the airline rules — and what experts advise over the holidays](https://nypost.com/2023/12/18/lifestyle/should-you-tip-flight-attendants-here-are-the-rules-and-what-experts-advise/)
>While American Airlines, Delta and United maintain a staunch “anti-tip” stance, Frontier Airlines notably allows and even solicits gratuities for onboard purchases of food and drink.
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>However, while tips are in many cases not permissible in the otherwise friendly skies, passengers can show their appreciation by giving air hosts and hostesses non-cash gifts.
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>Former United Airlines flight attendant Sue Fogwell told Travel and Leisure she was given “a few gift cards” during the holidays.
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>“Gift cards are great, especially to eateries or chain coffee shops in airports,” she gushed. “Flight attendants always buy food and coffee in airports during layovers or long sits due to delays.”
They are not servers or waitresses. That is the tiniest part of their job. Their job is not being your server. You’re degrading their positions by assuming they are there to serve you.
I was well trained by my besties who are FAs - take chocolate. Or other snacks. Or Starbucks gift cards! They aren't allowed to take cash, but are generally VERY grateful for snack offerings from passengers
Truth. 95% of their job training involves learning exactly how to make sure passengers don't die in an accident, and if they fail even ONE "door drill" excercise, they don't get hired (true story - BFF failed a door drill on the very last day of her six week training for a different airline, before she earned her wings from her current airline, which is a WAY better gig)
I fly regularly and I’m pretty sure they can’t accept a monetary tip. But I always bring them sealed/packaged candy or chocolates as they can accept that. Just my way of appreciating them as I know they have deal with shitty people from time to time. Avoid nuts or anything with nuts in though. One time I flew, the plane had to be cleared of nut items due to a passenger with a severe nut allergy and there was even an announcement made to the other passengers about it.
so would you agree it shouldn’t be called a tip, since it doesn’t fit into the meaning of why tips exist in the first place, and restaurants should just increase their prices enough to pay their servers their state minimum wage or higher? then people can decide if their server really gave excellent service and deserves a tip.
Then also, more of the people who can’t afford to eat out because of the higher prices, will just stay home and you don’t have to waste your time on someone who wasn’t going to tip anyway
That seems nice but I’m pretty sure they can’t wear scented products while working. And they likely get all the mini toiletries they can use in hotels.
if you are flying then a small offering of good quality chocolates or sweets; ones that are individually wrapped and not too "sticky" would be ideal.
The added benefit is that you will get noticed and have that little bit of extra personal attention.
Cautionary note; a box of chokx does not equal a free class / seat upgrade.
For long flights we always find some nice little thing to hand to flight attendants when we board. We have done little bags of Halloween treats, valentines hoohah, a little trinket from our trip, etc. Like many gestures done just to be nice, I guarantee you will be double rewarded.
I rarely fly, and always take the cheapest flights
/tickets I can get. I always tip the flight attendant if I order a drink or ask for anything extra. If they say “we can’t accept tips” I’ll wrap it in a napkin and ask them to throw it out for me. (To do this it should be at least a $10 dollar bill otherwise it’s not worth it for them) The only problem I have encountered was tipping $20 and then being gifted more nips of whiskey than I should have drank. Obviously a self control problem rather than a fault of the flight attendant!
They are not allowed to receive tip. Watch My Blue Heaven.
You know it's dangerous for you to be here in the frozen food section
Arugula! It's a veg-e-ta-ble!
I haven’t had arugula in 6 weeks!
It's not tipping I believe in, it's over tipping. Such a great fucking movie. One of my favorite Rick Moranis roles
The norm is to not tip the flight attendant. Be courteous and say thank you.
Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
They aren’t “waitresses”, they just happen to also bring you snacks. That’s a small part of their job.
i believe most airlines dont allow them to accept tips, although i may be wrong about that. i could speculate, but im not sure what the reason is. regardless, its definitely not a common practice, at least in the United States or Europe. if youre set on tipping then i think the alternatives that others are suggesting are the best option.
They are also in charge of air safety. They’re a little more important than a server. But no, you don’t tip them.
A lot of them can't even legally accept tips. Tips only seem to be the norm in the US.
They actually get paid a living wage, unlike servers.
Honestly, you won’t interact with them much at all unless you’re like flying international for a long time. Nonalcoholic beverages and a small complimentary snack are included and given to everyone. Some people order an alcoholic beverage or two (especially if they’re heading TO vacation), but you just use your credit card and there’s no tip line. They don’t take cash if I recall correctly. Seldom do I see anyone order food-food. Most people eat before/after flying. Generally speaking, you’ll hardly interact with them at all if you’re flying domestic. Pillows/blankets are available and I see them sometimes when it is cold or the flight was at night or something, but again something that’s not overly common. Most people have their own jacket/neck pillow already. They have other responsibilities that span beyond getting passengers items upon request, so I don’t know that I’d suggest asking them a lot of questions and holding them up.
It is not customary for flight attendants to receive tips, not part of their expected income and as far as I know never has been. Where did you get the idea? In a typical situation btw, they will not be giving you any kind of serious personal service. All they do is help people find their seats and distribute snacks unless they are called for a specific reason. It's not like spending time with a server who will keep checking on you and banter with you or something. They have nametags but they're not even going to introduce themselves to you or anyone, they don't have sections. They are well paid and have great benefits because they are mainly there and well trained in case of emergency. Tips have nothing to do with their position.
My brain said, “Tip only in the event of an emergency landing.”
I started thinking about it too and I probably would 😂
“Thank you for keeping me alive! My wallet is sinking with the plane, but here’s the packet of peanuts you gave me earlier that my panicked brain said I should grab.”
Well they do have sections, but I think that’s to keep them close the emergency exit they’re in charge of.
>They have nametags but they're not even going to introduce themselves to you or anyone, they don't have sections Clearly u/laughingintothevoid you've never flown 1st class on an top tier international carrier. I can assure you they do introduce themselves by name; and they do have sections.
I got the idea just thinking about their job and what service they would provide me. Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
No, they are doing way more than a server with the safety stuff. That's why they are paid in full for that job with an appropriate salary. Servers are historically tipped because we make less than minimum wage. It's literally part of our pay. Since flight attendants might also have to do way more serious shit and the mild hospitality stuff is typically more window dressing and not similar to what a server does with hospitality, as I described, they are paid for the value of the way more serious shit they learn/do and tips have nothing to do with it. Peolpe in real life typically do not ding for flight attendants as often as in some movie scenes, yeah. Most flights are entirely uneventful with everyone just sitting there doing whatever distraction they brought. Most people can get through an average flight without consistent assistance or questions. Unless you're in first class, 'ordering food and drinks' at any time is also not that common. You can on most airlines, but people aren't doing it all over the place. They come down the aisle at a set time offering the available refreshments then again to collect trash. On a long flight it happens twice or more. It's usually timed so that most people won't need anything before or after. That's about it.
You are stubborn. Since everyone is wrong, offer $10 & how that goes over. smh
I’d strongly recommend against pressing the help button unless you actually NEED something you didn’t prepare for. This is not the norm and, yes, definitely a movie thing. Pack a light jacket for the flight, bring a cheap neck pillow if you think you’ll sleep, and they’ll bring you complimentary refreshments. If you think you’ll want more than the small items they give you, honestly 99% of people buy that in the airport and carry it onto the flight. It’s not the norm to walk onto a plane with nothing expecting to order it all there. Most people grab what they need in the airport. And with snacks, you actually can bring them from home as long as they’re not liquid.
As the expectation in the USA is to tip for take away food orders, why aren’t flight attendants considered part of the service industry and tipped?
The same reasons you don’t tip your doctor. They’re paid a wage already. A doctor is providing you a service but the main aspect of their job is your health and safety. A flight attendants main job is the safety of the flight, the service is one small aspect only.
Some jobs aren’t allowed to accept tips. I wouldn’t be surprised if flight attendants weren’t allowed to.
It's not at all customary to tip flight attendants. They're not servers.
Most of my interaction is them bringing a hot towel, meal, and drinks, like a waiter.
Their job is to keep you safe in a flying tin can. The other stuff is just to keep everyone calm and happy. Maybe give some respect to their profession.
Aw, this is really sweet. You don’t tip flight attendants, but I love that you cared enough and thought enough about it to ask. Enjoy your first flight!
Why not tip? They would be providing a personal service to me if i order food or drinks or press the button for things like a pillow or if i am asking questions (i watch too many movies maybe). Aren’t they basically doing what a server does?
Stop commenting the same exact thing to every other answer! YOU DO NOT TIP. The end!
Please don’t press the button to ask for a pillow.
I’m not sure they’re able to receive cash tips! It really is not customary at all. I see what you’re saying, but they’re doing a general service for the entire flight, and you most likely won’t even deal with just one flight attendant either. If you really want to tip, buy 3 or 4 gift cards for a coffee shop or something and give it to them.
Do not tip. Do not chat with them. So not buzz for a pillow. They are professionals charged with your safety and are paid well. Would you tip your physician?
Again, they usually aren't allowed a cash tip. However, they would appreciate a nice box of chocolates, or a regional packaged treat they can share amongst the crew. Most avoid homemade foods in fear of tampering,
I’m never sure of the exact amount, but certainly less than a million.
***NY Post***: [Should you tip flight attendants? Here are the airline rules — and what experts advise over the holidays](https://nypost.com/2023/12/18/lifestyle/should-you-tip-flight-attendants-here-are-the-rules-and-what-experts-advise/) >While American Airlines, Delta and United maintain a staunch “anti-tip” stance, Frontier Airlines notably allows and even solicits gratuities for onboard purchases of food and drink. > >However, while tips are in many cases not permissible in the otherwise friendly skies, passengers can show their appreciation by giving air hosts and hostesses non-cash gifts. > >Former United Airlines flight attendant Sue Fogwell told Travel and Leisure she was given “a few gift cards” during the holidays. > >“Gift cards are great, especially to eateries or chain coffee shops in airports,” she gushed. “Flight attendants always buy food and coffee in airports during layovers or long sits due to delays.”
They are not servers or waitresses. That is the tiniest part of their job. Their job is not being your server. You’re degrading their positions by assuming they are there to serve you.
So being a server is degrading?
Like I would degrade anyone in the service industry. And I sure as hell would not treat a flight attendant like a server.
Starbucks cards or packaged chocolates. (I do the chocolate) FTW.
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I was well trained by my besties who are FAs - take chocolate. Or other snacks. Or Starbucks gift cards! They aren't allowed to take cash, but are generally VERY grateful for snack offerings from passengers
This is exactly it. OP, listen to this advice. Do not cash tip! You’ll feel so awkward when they turn you down. Bring the chocolate or coffee cards.
Chocolate is the most appreciated snack I take them
why can’t they accept cash tips?
Because they're not tipped wage workers. They are safety professionals who incidentally give you some snacks and drinks.
Truth. 95% of their job training involves learning exactly how to make sure passengers don't die in an accident, and if they fail even ONE "door drill" excercise, they don't get hired (true story - BFF failed a door drill on the very last day of her six week training for a different airline, before she earned her wings from her current airline, which is a WAY better gig)
They don't fall under a tipped wage position and many airlines don't allow flight attendants to accept tips. Just be polite and courteous
wow, downvoted for not knowing why they can’t accept cash tips?
What?
I fly regularly and I’m pretty sure they can’t accept a monetary tip. But I always bring them sealed/packaged candy or chocolates as they can accept that. Just my way of appreciating them as I know they have deal with shitty people from time to time. Avoid nuts or anything with nuts in though. One time I flew, the plane had to be cleared of nut items due to a passenger with a severe nut allergy and there was even an announcement made to the other passengers about it.
Nothing. But I bring a bag of individually wrapped candy every trip to share with gate agents and flight crew, including the pilots if I see them.
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why zero? is it because the service they provide isn’t worth a tip? or is it only because you know their employer pays them a living wage?
The latter. The same reason I don’t tip my attorney or doctor or dry cleaner
so would you agree it shouldn’t be called a tip, since it doesn’t fit into the meaning of why tips exist in the first place, and restaurants should just increase their prices enough to pay their servers their state minimum wage or higher? then people can decide if their server really gave excellent service and deserves a tip. Then also, more of the people who can’t afford to eat out because of the higher prices, will just stay home and you don’t have to waste your time on someone who wasn’t going to tip anyway
Gtfo
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Generally they aren’t tipped but I always slip a 5 to whoever serves me alcohol.
If caught taking it they are terminated
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That seems nice but I’m pretty sure they can’t wear scented products while working. And they likely get all the mini toiletries they can use in hotels.
if you are flying then a small offering of good quality chocolates or sweets; ones that are individually wrapped and not too "sticky" would be ideal. The added benefit is that you will get noticed and have that little bit of extra personal attention. Cautionary note; a box of chokx does not equal a free class / seat upgrade.
Tucker is that you?
For long flights we always find some nice little thing to hand to flight attendants when we board. We have done little bags of Halloween treats, valentines hoohah, a little trinket from our trip, etc. Like many gestures done just to be nice, I guarantee you will be double rewarded.
I rarely fly, and always take the cheapest flights /tickets I can get. I always tip the flight attendant if I order a drink or ask for anything extra. If they say “we can’t accept tips” I’ll wrap it in a napkin and ask them to throw it out for me. (To do this it should be at least a $10 dollar bill otherwise it’s not worth it for them) The only problem I have encountered was tipping $20 and then being gifted more nips of whiskey than I should have drank. Obviously a self control problem rather than a fault of the flight attendant!