Originally Posted by flyrights
I would be very curious to know how much money these people get paid per year. I'm guessing it's around $40,000 plus cash free EXTORTION "tips", which are probably TAX FREE, in addition to medical care, and travel privledges on the airline.
1. Typically they work for a contractor, not the airline. So no travel privileges.
2. Health care? Good question.
3. Pretty sure it is considerably less than what you think. I have no idea if they qualify for the $2.17 an hour or whatever it is that "tipped" employees make, but if not, I'm sure it is not much above minimum wage. I mean, the average counter agent doesn't even make $40k a year, do they?
4. As for tips, if they make less than minimum wage, they have to report tips on their taxes.