Cash tips to ground staff
06-04-2013 | 12:03 PM
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Cash tips to ground staff
Hi all,
Just curious for those of you who fly larger cabin business jets (and smaller ones too) what tips, if any, you give handling agents, fuelers, folks that help with the baggage or lav services, etc.
We have cash on hand for tips and incidentals so was wondering what was customary and if you noticed any better service or perks for your departure or the next time you operated into that airport.
Just curious for those of you who fly larger cabin business jets (and smaller ones too) what tips, if any, you give handling agents, fuelers, folks that help with the baggage or lav services, etc.
We have cash on hand for tips and incidentals so was wondering what was customary and if you noticed any better service or perks for your departure or the next time you operated into that airport.
06-04-2013 | 12:31 PM
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Hi all,
Just curious for those of you who fly larger cabin business jets (and smaller ones too) what tips, if any, you give handling agents, fuelers, folks that help with the baggage or lav services, etc.
We have cash on hand for tips and incidentals so was wondering what was customary and if you noticed any better service or perks for your departure or the next time you operated into that airport.
Just curious for those of you who fly larger cabin business jets (and smaller ones too) what tips, if any, you give handling agents, fuelers, folks that help with the baggage or lav services, etc.
We have cash on hand for tips and incidentals so was wondering what was customary and if you noticed any better service or perks for your departure or the next time you operated into that airport.
.As for if we get better service tipping or not, I do not see any difference.
06-04-2013 | 01:08 PM
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$20 for lav. $10 for baggage help. $10 for drivers if quick overnight and no car.
If someone does something great, out of the ordinary etc, we will tip $50, or whatever. We generally aim for $40 or so per stop.
In general I don't think it helps much, the exception may be places you frequent and get to know the line help/handlers.
My peeve is the dirtbag pilot who stiffs everyone then claims $25 on his expenses.
If someone does something great, out of the ordinary etc, we will tip $50, or whatever. We generally aim for $40 or so per stop.
In general I don't think it helps much, the exception may be places you frequent and get to know the line help/handlers.
My peeve is the dirtbag pilot who stiffs everyone then claims $25 on his expenses.
06-04-2013 | 03:50 PM
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Pretty standard with the line staff falling in line with the above posters. Handlers can recieve a nice chunk of change depending on circumstances. I've planned on anywhere between $100-400 for the handler. Used to pay a Haitian handler with Coca-Cola. That man loved him some Coke.
06-05-2013 | 11:41 AM
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$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.
$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.
06-05-2013 | 12:21 PM
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$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.
$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.
06-05-2013 | 05:18 PM
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Generally $5 for bags/general service. If there's a lot of bags, a bit more. $5 for bringing catering. $10 for a lav.
International handlers can get larger tips based on their level of service, how quickly details are handled and how much difficulty they have to overcome to get things done smoothly.
International handlers can get larger tips based on their level of service, how quickly details are handled and how much difficulty they have to overcome to get things done smoothly.
06-05-2013 | 06:13 PM
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06-06-2013 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks guys. I can see its definitely a matter of personal beliefs. Seems I might be on the high end. Tipping practices vary by culture. Do you tip differently internationally? Some folks have taken my interest personally and insist handlers, ramp agents etc are paid to do their jobs and deserve nothing extra unless they do something really above and beyond.
Further thoughts?
Further thoughts?
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