Originally Posted by
smurfph
As a wheelchair attendant myself, I know there is no set amount to tip however, a tip should be given. I go out of my way to get their luggage, find their family or transportation, and even stop off at the restroom after a long cramped flight. I ask with true interest how their trip was, or I welcome them home. Often I am with a passenger up to one hour. When I see them take out a dollar or two, that is in a way an insult. When your wheelchair attendant pulls your luggage, does everything for you, and pushes you... tip them knowing they served you, and they probably make less than minimum wage. However if you do recieve horrible service then I understand lack of good tipping ettiquette.
Would you be willing to at least give us the general area where you work? I am amazed at the difference in treatment I receive and as I said above when I was disabled early on, I tip according to services I receive. I'm amazed at some of the great service I receive and no longer surprised by the not so good. I'm very disappointed that my home airport, IAH, has some of the worst service I've encountered - consistantly while at Orlando I receive generally stellar service.
I really don't need any assistance other than coming up the jet way as I have my own chair and have gotten good at navigating through the airport on my own - but when I can get it, I appreciate it. When sources are scarce, I just don't want to take a pusher away from a passenger who might really need it. My only real area I need help is getting up the jet way so if someone is there I appreciate it greatly - otherwise I've had some kind FAs and pilots assist me.