Originally Posted by
atxtraveler
All I know is that if I saw that happen, my credit card would be out and handed to the AAgent before he could even reach for his wallet. I would then have walked through security, shook his hand and offered him a drink or meal if he was hungry.
I have lived in countries that do not have implicit freedoms, and I thank each and every one of the servicemen I run into during my flights.
I wouldn't do that if I were you. (well, the shaking hand, offering a drink, etc is a nice gesture; but I wouldn't pay for his bag or a meal). He'll get reimbursed for the $100 fee by the govt, so you're already paying for his fee with your taxes, and, while en route, is getting a pretty decent per diem allowance to cover meals.
-z