Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
You tip for a scenic route? Personally, if the van driver shortens my overnight so they can show me the "scenic" side of Cleveland, I don't think I will be tipping.
But as you stated, the important thing about tipping is to get the van driver to associate your airline with $ in their pocket. That way when they hear that we need a pickup and they just left the airport, that van driver will do a 180 to get us even though it will cause the Southwest crew already on the van to get upset
Turbine:
The rest of the story: Paris; nice day. We stay at different hotels, depending on your state-side destination. We had a new hire who hadn't been there before. The purser asked if we could take the scenic route for the N/H, and drop them off first, versus the usual heavy-traffic, dingy, drab highway route. I said OK.
--The driver did a good job, and the scenery was worth the five extra minutes.
--The F/As were appreciative and happy. (I may not see them for months.) Good PR is never a bad thing.
--I took care of our driver.
Bon Voyage et Bon Chance!