Originally Posted by Jasper2009

I agree that it could be considered a bribe, thatīs why I wrote "tip". Iīm not saying itīs the right thing to do, but Iīm pretty sure it does happen and am just interested in what fellow FTers think about it.

Anyhow, this sort of behaviour could also fit your definition of "tipping": having a $100 bill in your hands, kindly ask for an upgrade, receive the upgrade, then hand over the "tip" (donīt get me wrong, I pretty much agree with your point of view, Iīm just pretty sure many people have a "more relaxed attitude")

It would likely be a profitable business: $100 is what that person would usually earn in 8h (+ very few tips), upgrading one person per week certainly wouldnīt be too suspicious and would be an additional $5k per year.