Originally Posted by
afterDawn
Is there any way around this
Yes - Check in at the airline counter inside the terminal.
Originally Posted by
afterDawn
or do some airlines only employ kerbside checkin?
I've never used curbside checkin in my life.
Originally Posted by
afterDawn
Under what other circumstances, if any, would i be required to tip someone while travelling by air?
If you were to eat in an airport restaurant with table service or sit at an airport bar there'd be an expection of a tip. If you were to use the porter service at the baggage carousel there'd be an expectation of a tip to the porter.
Other than that, no...?