Originally Posted by
Tredders
Probably a daft question, but something I’ve been wondering for a while; I’ve read about people bringing a (sealed) box of chocolates on a flight as a gift for cabin crew. What’s the reaction to this from the cabin crew? Is there an official policy about accepting chocolates etc? I read a thread on TripAdvisor where the reaction was “US based airlines have a policy of throwing away any food gifts given” but don’t know if this is true or not.
Reason I ask is that I’m flying quite regularly to the US (from the UK) and have thought of doing this before, but not sure if it’s acceptable/appropriate/appreciated. Last thing I want is any awkwardness! I should say that the intention is not to gain an upgrade / free stream of unlimited champagne / any kind of preferential treatment. It would just be a small gesture to say thank you for doing what I consider to be a difficult job!
My flights are generally BA operated, but next weeks is a BA ticket on an AA flight. Generally I’m lucky enough to fly F.
Thanks in advance for any info.
I will often buy chocolates for short haul crews for them to hopefully enjoy on the turnaround or layover as I’d worry they were wasted if crews were unable/unwilling to take the, througH customs.
For AA flights I will give a Waitrose Gift Card as they stay at the [name of hotel removed by moderator] in London and there’s a crew room at the hotel and there’s a mini Waitrose next door and they can get treats/a ready meal/salad/some English stuff to take home.
A lot of the crews especially from/to Miami are regulars so I’ll give that on US bound flights too if I don’t have any Starbucks Gift cards on me and they can trade with colleagues or save for their next trip.
I’ll always offer it towards the end of the flight so that it can’t be construed as a bribe for better service.