"Tipping" for First Class Upgrade
Feb 12, 2004 | 12:34 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ermdjdsj:
I've read on other threads that not uncommonly you could give $100 to an Aeroflot FA and be seated in first class</font>
I've read on other threads that not uncommonly you could give $100 to an Aeroflot FA and be seated in first class</font>
Feb 12, 2004 | 12:41 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by obscure2k:
A very distinguished concierge once told me that $50.00 at the check-in counter in HKG would be very much "appreciated," by a certain airline.</font>
A very distinguished concierge once told me that $50.00 at the check-in counter in HKG would be very much "appreciated," by a certain airline.</font>
Feb 12, 2004 | 10:42 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by workin_it:
I actually had a United GA once say to me (dead seriously as far as I could tell):
"Wanna fly in First Class today? I'll trade you an upgrade for your cool tie (the one I was wearing!)." I was about 22 and not exactly sure what to say or do. I politely declined....today I would have a fit, and then a nice conversation with his manager.</font>
I actually had a United GA once say to me (dead seriously as far as I could tell):
"Wanna fly in First Class today? I'll trade you an upgrade for your cool tie (the one I was wearing!)." I was about 22 and not exactly sure what to say or do. I politely declined....today I would have a fit, and then a nice conversation with his manager.</font>
Feb 12, 2004 | 12:27 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by obscure2k:
A very distinguished concierge once told me that $50.00 at the check-in counter in HKG would be very much "appreciated," by a certain airline. He was right. We flew FC from HKG to our destination.</font>
A very distinguished concierge once told me that $50.00 at the check-in counter in HKG would be very much "appreciated," by a certain airline. He was right. We flew FC from HKG to our destination.</font>
Feb 12, 2004 | 1:24 pm
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A few years ago (~1998) a coworker and I got upgraded on MTY-IAH-TPA for a "tip" of about $50 to the checkin agent in MTY. We had no status, and in fact it was the first time either of us had ever flown CO. It happens, or rather used to happen. Can't say if it'd still work now though.
Feb 12, 2004 | 4:42 pm
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If you tip *after* getting the favor, it's not a bribe. However you can give something far more valuable if you write a commendation letter to the airline.
Feb 12, 2004 | 7:45 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nologic:
Which airline was that?
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Which airline was that?
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