1989 - I was that van driver.
The hotel contracted with SWA.
ALL SWA crews tipped $3.50.
$1 per pilot, $0.50 per FA.
I was ALWAYS there (airport or hotel) on time.
Hotel said it was my priority.
i made minimum wage. Tips were appreciated and helped.
Non-airline people mostly tipped at least $1, often more.
no be ever tipped less than $1 if they bothered to tip at all.
Biggest tips came if you took guests somewhere between airport runs.
SWA crews liked a particular Mexican restaurant in town. Usually an $1 per person.
current job reimburses tips so I make sure hotel van drivers/FBO van drivers are tipped.