A question for cabin crew re: gifts / chocolates
May 1, 2022, 3:49 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Birmingham
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When flying LH I make an effort to chat with the crew upon boarding, ensure I'm polite at all times, and thank them when disembarking. I don't really "get" the whole thinking you're entitled thing though. I'd be in the "no" camp for gifts though.
May 1, 2022, 3:55 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2018
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My friend is current BA crew and based on conversations with her I always bring a small gift of the 3 for £10 type from W H Smith's.
I never expect anything in return, and I'm normally sat at the front, so I'm clearly not expecting an upgrade or any other favours. I do explain that I know crew as the reason why.
They're always appreciated.
Don't be afraid to do something nice.
I never expect anything in return, and I'm normally sat at the front, so I'm clearly not expecting an upgrade or any other favours. I do explain that I know crew as the reason why.
They're always appreciated.
Don't be afraid to do something nice.
May 1, 2022, 4:05 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2017
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I’d be scared if I brought something that they’d assume I was trying to bribe them to get a better seat or service than I was entitled to, which is really not ‘me’. But if I’ve had a nice flight and they’ve looked after me well, I do make a point of giving a genuine and heartfelt thank you towards the end, which most at least appear to appreciate. If anyone goes above and beyond then I’ll mention it to the SCCM or fill in an online ‘thank you’ (or both).
May 1, 2022, 4:18 am
#21
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May 1, 2022, 4:24 am
#22
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I realise that some frequent flyers and aviation enthusiasts like to think that they have a special relationship with the people taking care of them on a flight, but I'm in the "this is a bit creepy" camp on giving them gifts. And it's only a small step from there to tipping, which is already a scourge at ground level.
A smile and polite "thank you" to the cabin crew is really all that is necessary.
A smile and polite "thank you" to the cabin crew is really all that is necessary.
May 1, 2022, 4:31 am
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May 1, 2022, 5:02 am
#24
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May 1, 2022, 5:31 am
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May 1, 2022, 6:27 am
#29
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Location: UK
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Sadly some companies and organizations have strict rules on this stuff as it construes as bribery and corruption. Supposing this was a politician that had accepted it from a member of their constituency due to hard work and going above and beyond? Tipping and gratuities have not been a traditional practice in the UK but industries like hospitality are more accepting.
May 1, 2022, 6:35 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Many years ago my father was a passenger on a BEA Viscount. On disembarkation, the pilot emerged from the flight deck and an old lady in front of my father pressed half a crown into the pilot's hand.