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BoilerUP
$5 for helping with bags, assisting passengers or facilitating a quick turn
$10 if "exceptional" service is provided
$20 for a lav service
I've also been known to ask if the desk gals want a Starbucks or something in lieu of a cash tip; sometimes their service contribution is missed by pilots (except when Captain Studley hits on them for 20 minutes) and a simple acknowledgement can go a long way to great service if you are a frequent visitor.
A guy I work with often brings the desk gals back some chips and dip from this Mexican place we like to eat at in San Antonio.