TravellerFrequently

Someone gave the F crew a bag of Quality Street chocolates today on my flight to YYZ.

I asked the crew what they thought and they said they were happy.

1Aturnleft

Yeah.... Exploding twix's often get through security don't they

Oxon Flyer

Contaminated ones do, though. @:-)

1Aturnleft

True. Hadn't considered that.
And with the same logic we best all avoid the Club Kitchen then. Anyone could have tampered with that and snuck in a rogue contaminated pack of shortbread.

So a dry pasta collage of a dreamliner it is next time. The crew can decide who takes it home.

A friend of mine who used to fly for Airtours once forgot and left her uniform hat on the sink surface in one of the lavs during a preflight check. It was on a A330 where her position was the underfloor lavs (I think there were 4 lavs accessed by stairs to where some airlines install crew rest). Her duty that flight was directing passengers to whichever lav was free. Fast forward to the end of the flight and getting ready for arrival couldn't find her hat for the disembarkation. Found her hat as she checked on of the lavs with a load of loose change in it. Seem to recall it was enough for a few drinks for at least a few of the crew.

BOStonTravels

Cultural? It is so odd people do this, very strange behavior. FA’s are professionals.

Crampedin13A

Happy enough that they offered the F chocolates to the pax?

Harry Harry

Wow it is fascinating to read the huge range of opinions and responses on this topic.

I'm in the "sometimes gift" camp.

I started doing it when flying with my 3 kids. I still do that, but occasionally when I'm flying alone.

It's always a medium (one pound or so) duty free box of chocolates. I usually wander back to the galley after the first meal has been cleared and give it to whoever is back there.

I've never had a negative reaction. I just explain that it's something for the crew to share and enjoy. I don't think I've ever experienced any special attention or service in return, nor has any been expected.

I fly a fair amount (more than most, less that a lot on this forum) and make every effort to treat the crews of the planes I'm on as people. I also know that people can be pains in the ... and try not to be one of those.

The comments about safety and the risks of adulterated treats being given to crew baffle me.

IAN-UK

It would be truly astonishing if crew were churlish and mean-sprited enough to register a negative reaction. But quite what they make of your largesse, Lord knows.

A better way of spreading love might be to make a contribution to charity via the envelopes many airlines provide. Tell the crew that their selfless devotion to passenger welfare inspired you to make the donation.

orbitmic

To be honest, I’m not too sure what else they could have answered a passenger asking that question?

IAN-UK

I'm not having a go at you, honest! But how else would you treat flight crew, than as people?



It's surely not THAT difficult!

Introducing noxious substances into foodstuff and other goods is quite common as a form of aggression and extortion against supermarkets.

Surely it's not too taxing to see that similar behaviour could be used against airlines, where incapacitated crew would represent a significant threat to safety and security.

TravellerFrequently

Probably, but there has been much speculation about what cabin crew would feel so I thought I would ask one in this exact situation. Perhaps I should not have asked?

jason8612

When I was traveling a lot with UA, I would always bring the crew some chocolates during the holidays. They seemed to be happy and thankful for them. Never once did they reject them. I didn't expect anything in return, just that during the busy holidays to brighten up their day a bit. I've also done it on BA and the crew were also thankful for the chocolates.

orbitmic

there is nothing wrong about asking but unless you personally knew the fa, their answer would be the same (the one you got) regardless of whether they love or hate the principle.

Incidentally, perceptions of FA’s reactions on the thread has been more than mere speculation: some of our regular crew have posted and others have liked their posts. Of course they may not be representative and others might fas might feel differently but it is not mere speculation (they at least speak for themselves) and expressed in an anonymous, open, and generally less constrained environment than answering an unexpected customer question onboard.

Yahillwe

I always get a small box of chocolates/cookies for long flights.

stevie

Sorry but I find this truly odd.