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post 1615172431 08-31-2020, 12:29 PM
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Proper tip etiquette on airplane?

I flew cross-country from Cali back to NYC yesterday. I read that industry standard is to tip 5% of total miles if it's a relatively smooth flight.

I handed the pilot $150 upon deplaning and he gave me a weird look. Did I goof? Is 5% too low in today's Covid climate?

Pls advise.
post 1615172631 08-31-2020, 12:31 PM
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Why are ethnic minorities always the ones who tip poorly
post 1615172691 08-31-2020, 12:32 PM
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You don't tip cash op - you're supposed to add it in to your refreshment/tiny booze tab
post 1615172711 08-31-2020, 12:32 PM
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Why the fuk do you tip? You know they have their salary right?

I would be "wtf is this guy tryna buy?" if i were the pilot
post 1615172831 08-31-2020, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted By Stray800⏩
You don't tip cash op - you're supposed to add it in to your refreshment/tiny booze tab
That explains why the pilot Bert stared me when I asked for his Venmo.
Originally Posted By GODself⏩
Why the fuk do you tip? You know they have their salary right?
I read that pilots don't make much money and count on tips to survive.
post 1615172911 08-31-2020, 12:35 PM
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Yes if the pilot is on a service minimum like wait staff are then yes your tip was too low.
If your pilot is on salary than no tip required.

Does that make things easier for you to understand? CooL!
post 1615173051 08-31-2020, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted By TheMiscHatesHim⏩
.I read that pilots don't make much money and count on tips to survive.
Thats the regionals
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post 1615173251 08-31-2020, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted By donblaximus⏩
Yes if the pilot is on a service minimum like wait staff are then yes your tip was too low.
If your pilot is on salary than no tip required.

Does that make things easier for you to understand? CooL!
Very helpful, thank you.

Do you happen to know how much Jet Blue pilots make? I was row 8 so only witnessed the groups ahead of me and they all stiffed the poor guy.
post 1615173271 08-31-2020, 12:39 PM
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depends on how hot the attendants are and how many times dat ass walks by
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post 1615173431 08-31-2020, 12:40 PM
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I don't tip. But I do stay seated when the seat belt light illuminates.
post 1615173731 08-31-2020, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted By TheMiscHatesHim⏩
Very helpful, thank you.

Do you happen to know how much Jet Blue pilots make? I was row 8 so only witnessed the groups ahead of me and they all stiffed the poor guy.
Here let me help you homie.

Average pilot salary in the US - $89k :https://www.indeed.com/career/pilot/salaries

Wage for tip based service employee: $2.13 an hour :https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/sta...um-wage/tipped

Hope this helps with your edgy and new perspective.
post 1615173811 08-31-2020, 12:45 PM
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she looked at you weird because your attempt at humor is very outdated and unfunny
post 1615174021 08-31-2020, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted By donblaximus⏩
Here let me help you homie.

Average pilot salary in the US - $89k :https://www.indeed.com/career/pilot/salaries

Wage for tip based service employee: $2.13 an hour :https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/sta...um-wage/tipped

Hope this helps with your edgy and new perspective.
Repped for citing your sources.
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