Originally Posted by DALFA

I don't see how that's the case. If everyone had to do it regardless, then it's not a tip but rather a fee. If it's a fee that I have to pay to a driver then Delta should shell out the money for that.

Even when you go out and eat, if you get terrible service do you still tip the waitress? I would hope not. If you do a mediocre job you get 10%, average 15%, good 20%, excellent 30%. That's the scale I use when I go out and dine.

So why all this pressure to "tip" (seems to me like it's a fee rather than a tip since some make such a big deal about it) if the driver doesn't at least do a good job? If you load/unload my luggage and are friendly you get a tip...otherwise you don't. If it's mandatory then it's a fee and Delta should pay for it.

If you think this makes me seem like a "cheap sob" then giving someone money for barely doing what's required in their job description is purely idiotic unless you love giving your money away.