Gifts for cabin crew

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I'm sure they'd be legally available in some jurisdictions (e.g. 'Murica).

Not federally, though. A good example is the bridge crossing from Detroit, MI to Canada. Legal both sides, but you can't have it at the border crossing as that's federal.

In any case, it's a good example of why gifts to cabin crew is..... an odd thing to do. Are gifts given to the people working the checkout at the supermarket? They also have to deal with difficult people for hours on end. Personally, I don't understand the differentiation! Maybe I need to get a new job as flight crew.

 

[AIRwin]

In any case, it's a good example of why gifts to cabin crew is..... an odd thing to do. Are gifts given to the people working the checkout at the supermarket? They also have to deal with difficult people for hours on end. Personally, I don't understand the differentiation! Maybe I need to get a new job as flight crew.

Or bus/train conductors?

 

[Flashback]

Or bus/train conductors?

and...... boy do they cop some abuse! (depending on time of day worked)

 

[RooFlyer]

Are gifts given to the people working the checkout at the supermarket? They also have to deal with difficult people for hours on end. Personally, I don't understand the differentiation! Maybe I need to get a new job as flight crew.

As I mentioned above, I do it as a nice gesture to crew on ME airline(s) who have to deal with some especially coughpy passengers with virtually no recourse, unlike Australian, UK, US airlines where the crew can definitely put it back on the pax. I don't give anything to crew other than ME ones - although I did once onboard SQ, following CE's lead.

and...... boy do they cop some abuse! (depending on time of day worked)

Then someone give them some choccies!!

Geez, I find it hard to understand some in this thread (don't mean you, FB) who keep pouring cold water on the concept of doing something nice for someone. I mean, if its not something you'd do yourself, do you need to mind others doing it?

 

[JessicaTam]

No seriously there are fabulous cheap gifts out there if you put your thinking caps on - mind you above story plays right into the hands of the skinflints who continually allege bribery / benefit seeking.

When I travel OS I have a packet of little kangaroo/koala key rings. I give them to some cabin crew at the end of a flight, or maybe leave for the hotel cleaner at the end of a stay.

 

[VPS]

When I travel OS I have a packet of little kangaroo/koala key rings. I give them to some cabin crew at the end of a flight, or maybe leave for the hotel cleaner at the end of a stay.

I do this and give them out to people who have been really nice to me eg in a restaurant or interactions with on a train. When we were on a canal boat in France we gave them to the lockkeepers and they loved them

 

[Happy Dude]

...mind you above story plays right into the hands of the skinflints who continually allege bribery / benefit seeking.

Hardly. If anything it demonstrates that gifting should be done at the end of a flight.

Also, it's not an allegation. It's straight up levelling an accusation. And it's reasonable to do so if you've received something that others have not.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Absolutely against this practice on airlines. Other places such as loch attendants and volunteer helpers, fine give them a small kangaroo etc.

IMHO: Apart from attempted bribery, it perpetuates that disgusting US concept of tipping for service when someone is just doing their job.

Soon, those that do not tip will get inferior service.

Why not tip the pilots and Ground staff and everyone on the check in desks (if you can find them).

 

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BA crew 'taken to hospital after passenger gave them weed-laced gummies'

Three British Airways crew members have been rushed to hospital after being given gummies laced with marijuan_ by a passenger.

metro.co.uk

 

[DejaBrew]

BA crew 'taken to hospital after passenger gave them weed-laced gummies'

Three British Airways crew members have been rushed to hospital after being given gummies laced with marijuan_ by a passenger.

metro.co.uk

See post #330

 

[TheRealTMA]

BA crew 'taken to hospital after passenger gave them weed-laced gummies'

Three British Airways crew members have been rushed to hospital after being given gummies laced with marijuan_ by a passenger.

metro.co.uk

Terrible. But I suggested this as a danger well over a year ago. Very dangerous for cabin staff to accept “gifts” without known providence. Should be a rule they cannot consume such items in flight.

 

[Flashback]

Terrible. But I suggested this as a danger well over a year ago. Very dangerous for cabin staff to accept “gifts” without known providence. Should be a rule they cannot consume such items in flight.

Yes, wait till they hit the club.

 

[DC3]

Strangers with candy

 

[N860CR]

Why not tip the pilots and Ground staff and everyone on the check in desks (if you can find them).

Kinda proves just how tacky this concept is. If I have to pick between good pilots or cabin crew, I’ll go with option A. But option A doesn’t serve me, so no point bribing them.

Tbh the entire concept is just embarrassing for grown adults to even be considering.

 

[RooFlyer]

Tbh the entire concept is just embarrassing for grown adults to even be considering.

Again, may I point out the difference between a tip and a gesture of appreciation of someone’s effort.

 

[Aeryn]

Again, may I point out the difference between a tip and a gesture of appreciation of someone’s effort.

Isn't a gesture of appreciation for great service exactly what a tip (aka a gratuity) was supposed to be before it became expected to supplement wages in the US?

 

[N860CR]

Again, may I point out the difference between a tip and a gesture of appreciation of someone’s effort.

Yet the whole reason this thread exists is so people can outline what bribe they provided, and what they received in return.

Again, it’s beyond tacky.

 

[RooFlyer]

Isn't a gesture of appreciation for great service exactly what a tip (aka a gratuity) was supposed to be before it became expected to supplement wages in the US?

Yes, but in an Australian context, we can still show appreciation without an expectation of anything back.

Yet the whole reason this thread exists is so people can outline what bribe they provided, and what they received in return.

Again, it’s beyond tacky.

And yet threads evolve and people express their personal experiences and feelings on related aspects all the time. Sad you cannot see a gesture of appreciation to a someone as anything but 'beyond tacky'. I'm sure you've done it at some stage? No? Oh.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Kinda proves just how tacky this concept is. If I have to pick between good pilots or cabin crew, I’ll go with option A. But option A doesn’t serve me, so no point bribing them.

What if ALL Flight Crew and Cabin Crew were gifted the same small item and were so appreciative that almost to a person they came and personally thanked you? Still tacky?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Yes, but in an Australian context, we can still show appreciation without an expectation of anything back.



And yet threads evolve and people express their personal experiences and feelings on related aspects all the time. Sad you cannot see a gesture of appreciation to a someone as anything but 'beyond tacky'. I'm sure you've done it at some stage? No? Oh.

But how can gifts be given at boarding? You haven’t had any service yet to be appreciative or thankful for.

The only time I really thought it was fun and appropriate was when some young-ish children, maybe 6-10 age group… obviously excited about their trip and had prepared cards at home and a little packet with some mini chocolate bars (those celebrations mixes).

The cards had the usual clouds and airplane etc on them.

Although one suspects it might have provided some relief to the parents in the lead up to the flight in keeping the kids occupied