Do you tip hotel van drivers?
05-07-2018 | 12:48 PM
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Every couple of months I go to the bank and get about $200 in singles. That is the only reason I ever go to the bank. I am pretty sure the teller just thinks I am heading to a strip club right after.
05-07-2018 | 01:55 PM
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If the vehicle can carry more than 15 pax, it usually requires a CDL. So the driver is a pro also.
My cell phone broke hard leaving me stranded. A driver from a neighboring hotel gave me a lift. He got a generous tip because I wasn’t his responsibility.
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05-07-2018 | 02:29 PM
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The guilt will subside with the next economic downturn but guess what? The same old van driver will still show up (late) and carry your bags (even when you told him not to) and take you to your hotel.
When a gratuity is perceived as mandatory it is no longer considered a gratuity. Most of society has gone cashless anyway.
When a gratuity is perceived as mandatory it is no longer considered a gratuity. Most of society has gone cashless anyway.
05-07-2018 | 04:28 PM
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05-07-2018 | 08:17 PM
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Googles is right. Unless the person is a jerk I always tip. And usually more than a dollar since I find myself making up for the cheap people I often find myself flying with who don’t tip. This thread is just another example of the rapid decline of America. Even as a first year regional FO you’re making more than them with possibly a few exceptions and your career earnings potential isn’t even comparable. Besides, regional FOs have never had it better. No excuse there.
I remember seeing a van driver who had a brand new Dodge Charger Daytona, so he obviously did pretty well.
That said I don't think it represents the decline of America. What you are doing when you tip though is incentivizing good service for future crews. Airlines known for having crews that rarely tip may not get the same service as far as punctuality etc. I'm not a fan of some of the areas where tip jars are placed conspicuously out in the open for what is traditionally a non tipped job, but I don't have a problem spending a buck or two for someone who is lifting my bag for me, especially if they are dealing with nasty traffic.
05-07-2018 | 08:51 PM
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I honestly hate tipping the van drivers. I’ve been giving a dollar per ride for 15 years now because that is industry standard. I only have one bag. I’ve just come to accept that I will tip the van driver’s $6 out of my $190 in per diem for every 4 day trip I do. It is what it is. I am tipping the same now that I was when I was making $20 per hour. My big **** you to this tipping system is I’ll still be giving a dollar per ride the day I retire.
05-20-2018 | 02:30 PM
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I worked for a couple of regionals in Canada and the tips were included on our pay.
For every scheduled overnight you received a $2 tip allowance.
That really brings out the cheapskates when you see guys that refuse to tip and keep the money for themselves.
For every scheduled overnight you received a $2 tip allowance.
That really brings out the cheapskates when you see guys that refuse to tip and keep the money for themselves.
05-24-2018 | 05:26 PM
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As recently as a few years ago this wasn't the case, but now it probably is.
I remember seeing a van driver who had a brand new Dodge Charger Daytona, so he obviously did pretty well.
That said I don't think it represents the decline of America. What you are doing when you tip though is incentivizing good service for future crews. Airlines known for having crews that rarely tip may not get the same service as far as punctuality etc. I'm not a fan of some of the areas where tip jars are placed conspicuously out in the open for what is traditionally a non tipped job, but I don't have a problem spending a buck or two for someone who is lifting my bag for me, especially if they are dealing with nasty traffic.
I remember seeing a van driver who had a brand new Dodge Charger Daytona, so he obviously did pretty well.
That said I don't think it represents the decline of America. What you are doing when you tip though is incentivizing good service for future crews. Airlines known for having crews that rarely tip may not get the same service as far as punctuality etc. I'm not a fan of some of the areas where tip jars are placed conspicuously out in the open for what is traditionally a non tipped job, but I don't have a problem spending a buck or two for someone who is lifting my bag for me, especially if they are dealing with nasty traffic.
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