Thanks to the flight crew - Card and Chocolates

[FlyboyAl]

Thought I'd do something a little different tomorrow on my SYD-LAX trip. As well as a box of chocolates, thought I'd add a card to say thanks to the crew. Not sure if it's over the top or not, but it's genuine and I will feel good having done it. I'm lucky I'm in a business where I can make these as I need them.

 

[FlyboyAl]

Oops, didn't mean for the files to be so big - sorry!

 

[SeatBackForward]

Good idea, and I hope the crew are upto your exepctations for that leg.

 

[Sprucegoose]

great idea, we forget this all too often these days.

I've had some great flights on Qantas as well and the people that really standout I make a point of letting the company know.

This applies to anyone anywhere....

 

[tuapekastar]

Nice, and I hope it encourages them to keep up the good work.

 

[Mattg]

I know it is (very) unlikely, considering you are traveling in J on Qantas. But what if the crew ends up being awful?

Good idea though, it's nice to be rewarded for doing a good job.

 

[ckck]

I know it is (very) unlikely, considering you are traveling in J on Qantas. But what if the crew ends up being awful?

Good idea though, it's nice to be rewarded for doing a good job.

I think it was The Boss here on AFF that first menioned giving chocolates to the crew. I borrowed his idea (thanks Boss). I have found that when the crew are in good spirits the chocolates just give them a little extra spring in their step. When the crew are flustered, rushed, and a out of sorts it tends to settle them a little. I think everyone appreciates being appreciated. It just makes a bad day a little bit better.

So, on all my future flights (Deo volente) I shall continue giving the crew a box of chocolates before take off regardless if they seems to be nice or not so nice.

 

[parsonstrish]

I too give chocolate and think the card is just fantastic. I'm sure it will make your gift even more special for the crew. Well done.

 

[CharlieDog]

I think you're going to really make someone's day
And don't forget that good karma comes back to you.

 

[ashleyn]

View attachment 8840View attachment 8841Thought I'd do something a little different tomorrow on my SYD-LAX trip. As well as a box of chocolates, thought I'd add a card to say thanks to the crew. Not sure if it's over the top or not, but it's genuine and I will feel good having done it. I'm lucky I'm in a business where I can make these as I need them.

That's excellent, well done

 

[FlyboyAl]

I think you're going to really make someone's day
And don't forget that good karma comes back to you.

I checked in 20 mins ago, and the karma is already working!!! Have been upgraded on the QF11 flight to LAX but I don't have a window seat any more, which is what I originally had! I'll see what the F lounge can do to change it.
I call it a good start so far, and I haven't even given them a card..........

 

[mella2007]

Fantastic!

 

[haydensydney]

Nice gesture but shouldn't be necessary. The card probably is a little OTT IMO - but don't let my cynical attitude put you off.

Anyone that was watching the 'other' chocolate thread would know my stance on gift giving.

 

[eric2011]

Nice, and I hope it encourages them to keep up the good work.

Well done FlyboyAl for doing this, but, I have a small problem with what tuapekastar says here. We all know that a card and box of chokkies is not going to make them do good work. The encouragement to do good work should come from the fact that they have a job and damn good job at that, pretty good pay, an interesting lifestyle that takes them all around the world which should ignite a deep down desire to serve their customers well (which is what they are paid to do), 99% of whom are very nice to them. They are not Gods or Goddesses however a number of them dont appear to have been told of this fact.

These are my personal opinions and if you wish to disagree please remember I am intitled to them.

 

[AVC]

The card is going the extra mile to be sure.

We brought chocolates on board on our SYD-LAX Y+ flight (although my wife insisted on holding off until we knew they deserved it though).

I think it's a nice touch in the premium cabins. I wouldn't even bother in cattle class, it would be a WOFTAM.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I think you're going to really make someone's day
And don't forget that good karma comes back to you.

Eventually!


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[munitalP]

I wouldn't give a gift to the air crew, however, I did give a couple of boxes of chocolates and card to the J lounge dragons in SYD at Xmas, they were beyond good weekly for more than a year, they did deserve them.

 

[amaroo]

I'm firmly in the camp that believes good manners & attitude are sufficient to respect ones work.

I interact with many people providing service......can't see why favoring one over another is logical or fair.

The people who cut my lawn, clean my house, my banker, accountant, pool guy etc, have a far greater impact on my life than some stranger on a flight!

Good on you for doing what you want to do.....if it flys your kite - nice one.

 

[muppet]

Well done FlyboyAl for doing this, but, I have a small problem with what tuapekastar says here. We all know that a card and box of chokkies is not going to make them do good work. The encouragement to do good work should come from the fact that they have a job and damn good job at that, pretty good pay, an interesting lifestyle that takes them all around the world which should ignite a deep down desire to serve their customers well (which is what they are paid to do), 99% of whom are very nice to them. They are not Gods or Goddesses however a number of them dont appear to have been told of this fact.

These are my personal opinions and if you wish to disagree please remember I am intitled to them.

Pretty good pay?? How much do they get paid? I presumed it was rubbish.

 

[anat0l]

My hat goes off to you FlyBoyAl.

I think it's important to keep in mind that one (hopefully) is offering a gift. It is not, should not and should not be construed as an incentive, gratuity, bribe or a "top up" in order to get something done properly / effectively.

It is simply a token of appreciation, and thus there should be no need to even debate the element of necessity.

I only draw a line with limiting the value of the gift (it should be relatively small) and no monetary instruments or valuables. Apart from that, I do not see the problem.