Crew gifts….
May 25, 2025 | 12:35 pm
#1
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Crew gifts….
Any tips on gifting small gifts to crew on flights? I did a search but did not find anything.
Going on several trips in the next month and have been seeing this mentioned on different FB groups. Would love feedback. Thank you!
Going on several trips in the next month and have been seeing this mentioned on different FB groups. Would love feedback. Thank you!
May 25, 2025 | 1:19 pm
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You may find information in some of the airline forums
May 25, 2025 | 2:28 pm
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I am always surprised when a passenger brings a gift to the crew. Do they hope for an upgrade or free Champagne?
I flew CDG-FCO on AZ (ITA Airways) last week, so roughly 2h flight.
A young lady/woman brought a small box of chocolates (Ferrero Rocher, probably worth $10 or 10 euros) and gave it to the Business Class flight attendant.
He thanked and asked her seat #. She sat in Economy and I think the FA brought her one of those tiny bottles of Prosecco or wine.
I flew CDG-FCO on AZ (ITA Airways) last week, so roughly 2h flight.
A young lady/woman brought a small box of chocolates (Ferrero Rocher, probably worth $10 or 10 euros) and gave it to the Business Class flight attendant.
He thanked and asked her seat #. She sat in Economy and I think the FA brought her one of those tiny bottles of Prosecco or wine.
May 25, 2025 | 3:45 pm
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STOP it. This practice is out of control. Why do you want to do this ?? Please tell us how much you are going to "tip" the flight deck crew.....
May 25, 2025 | 7:13 pm
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Why? Just why? Do you go to Macy's and hand out presents? Do you gift your cashier at Publix? Do you carry goodies for all your taxi and Uber drivers?
Yes, we should be courteous to flight attendants and follow their directions when within their realm—but gifting them little goodies for doing their job? That is just silly.
Yes, we should be courteous to flight attendants and follow their directions when within their realm—but gifting them little goodies for doing their job? That is just silly.
May 25, 2025 | 8:11 pm
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Thanks!
Sorry - Here was my answer…. Do not drink wine, do not need anything. Just see it on social media and thought maybe it was a thing. Maybe not! Thanks!
Ouch, I make cute crafts. Thought it was an idea because I keep seeing it mentioned in the various FB groups I am on.
Thanks for your feedback.
I am always surprised when a passenger brings a gift to the crew. Do they hope for an upgrade or free Champagne?
I flew CDG-FCO on AZ (ITA Airways) last week, so roughly 2h flight.
A young lady/woman brought a small box of chocolates (Ferrero Rocher, probably worth $10 or 10 euros) and gave it to the Business Class flight attendant.
He thanked and asked her seat #. She sat in Economy and I think the FA brought her one of those tiny bottles of Prosecco or wine.
I flew CDG-FCO on AZ (ITA Airways) last week, so roughly 2h flight.
A young lady/woman brought a small box of chocolates (Ferrero Rocher, probably worth $10 or 10 euros) and gave it to the Business Class flight attendant.
He thanked and asked her seat #. She sat in Economy and I think the FA brought her one of those tiny bottles of Prosecco or wine.
Sorry - Here was my answer…. Do not drink wine, do not need anything. Just see it on social media and thought maybe it was a thing. Maybe not! Thanks!
Why? Just why? Do you go to Macy's and hand out presents? Do you gift your cashier at Publix? Do you carry goodies for all your taxi and Uber drivers?
Yes, we should be courteous to flight attendants and follow their directions when within their realm—but gifting them little goodies for doing their job? That is just silly.
Yes, we should be courteous to flight attendants and follow their directions when within their realm—but gifting them little goodies for doing their job? That is just silly.
Thanks for your feedback.
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May 25, 2025 | 9:27 pm
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It's tacky and likely as not would end up in the garbage.
May 26, 2025 | 6:49 am
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I think they'd just enjoy being spoken to and treated nicely during the flight as their gift.
May 26, 2025 | 7:13 am
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The best gift to any crew member or really any service person or business that goes beyond one's expectations is get their name and send in a note of appreciation. Some airlines had/have "job well done" or similar certificates that could be given to any employee. The employee would then turn it in for something of their choosing.
May 26, 2025 | 7:26 am
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It's been a while since I've flown over Christmas/New Years (now living back within driving distance of family we don't need to fly over this period) but when we did have to fly over this period, I would give cards to the crew with a small Starbucks gift card inside with a note inside along the lines of "Thank you for spending part of your holiday season away from family and friends to help us get home to ours."
May 26, 2025 | 8:52 am
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In my over ten years, I think we've gotten gifts from passengers maybe three times. Two of the three were from non-revs, other employees, traveling on vacation. The other was from a high-status passenger. He gave each crew member a $5 Starbucks gift card. I don't recall if there was a special occasion.
May 26, 2025 | 11:14 am
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In my over ten years, I think we've gotten gifts from passengers maybe three times. Two of the three were from non-revs, other employees, traveling on vacation. The other was from a high-status passenger. He gave each crew member a $5 Starbucks gift card. I don't recall if there was a special occasion.
True. Thanks so much!
The best gift to any crew member or really any service person or business that goes beyond one's expectations is get their name and send in a note of appreciation. Some airlines had/have "job well done" or similar certificates that could be given to any employee. The employee would then turn it in for something of their choosing.
Great info!
It's been a while since I've flown over Christmas/New Years (now living back within driving distance of family we don't need to fly over this period) but when we did have to fly over this period, I would give cards to the crew with a small Starbucks gift card inside with a note inside along the lines of "Thank you for spending part of your holiday season away from family and friends to help us get home to ours."
Very nice, thanks so much!
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