Can airline employees accept gifts?

Yes, it's okay to give certain gifts to flight attendants. In general, flight attendant gifts are appreciated but not mandatory.



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Flight attendants are allowed to receive small gifts from passengers, and there are no hard and fast rules to doing so, other than not to put you both in an uncomfortable situation: Cash bribe attempts at an upgrade, for example, simply won't fly (pun intended).

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That's pretty much the rule across the board — except for Frontier Airlines. In 2019, the airline introduced tipping options for onboard purchases of food and drink. But there's a little bit of a loophole in the broader no-tip policy: Flight attendants can usually accept small gifts.

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However, if you're going to bring them candy or other food, make sure it's store-bought and sealed. I understand that baking something shows that you really took time and trouble to create something special for the crew, but don't do it. Chances are they can't eat anything that's not factory-sealed.

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Airline employees can allow family or friends to fly on their airline with a buddy pass. At American, we are allowed 16 one-way buddy passes a year (or 8 round trip tickets). However, these buddy passes are not free and come with many considerations you need to know about before signing up for a 'free' flight.

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The biggest benefit of becoming a flight attendant is the ability to get paid to travel; some airlines even allow flight attendants' families and friends to travel for free.

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Here are five ways to give thanks to your flight crew:
  1. Hand out gift cards. Gift cards are a safe option that is always appreciated for its generosity and utility. ...
  2. Bring snacks. ...
  3. Deliver hand-written notes. ...
  4. Show kindness and respect. ...
  5. Have a donation made on your behalf.


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Box of Chocolates It's never a bad thing! Chocolates can be shared among flight crews, saved for later, don't take much space, and are cheap to buy–though I recommend purchasing a nice box if you can. It's a great gift to pick up while you're in the airport, but you can also buy a box in advance easily enough.

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Here are a few questions that make us flight attendants cringe.
  • What Is The Pilot Drinking? ...
  • The Gate Agent Said You Could Seat Us Together? ...
  • Can I Just Sit Here? ...
  • What Hotel Do You Stay At? ...
  • (Ringing The Call Button) Can I Have A Coke? ...
  • What? ...
  • How Many Days Do You Work? ...
  • Is This Your Usual Route?


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Flight benefits for family and friends
Some airlines also provide additional free flights in the form of buddy passes. Flight attendants usually receive a certain number of passes within a year, and they can give them to friends or other family members.

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“You don't need to bring a gift, but a bag of peanut M&M's costs almost nothing. The flight attendants will remember you and be extra nice to you. I like to say we're cheap dates.” Of course, each airline is different, and there are rules flight attendants have to abide by when receiving gifts.

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It's a lovely gesture that most flight attendants really appreciate. And don't worry, we won't start expecting it. If, however, you're hoping to gain something in return then, sure, go ahead. Just be prepared for a knockback.

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AirlineGift allows the use of two (2) gift cards for one booking/transaction. In the case of a remaining amount, this can be paid with one (1) debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx) or paysafecard*.

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When you're standing there going 'buh-bye, thank you, take care' etc when you see someone you fancy, you say 'cheerio'. Cheerio!

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Go to the Delta web site compliment and complaint section and write a compliment. While some employees will find tips of gift cards/cash delightful, other folks will find the exchange to be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Plus, in some cultures, tipping is considered to be offensive and insulting.

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Yes! Although I am not sure why this is being asked. Humans are all the same and so are flight attendants. Flight attendants take relationships very seriously and so should you if you are dating one.

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When it comes to swapping seats, you may politely request the assistance of a flight attendant, with some caveats. “You should always wait until they're not visibly busy for the best outcome,” Rawls shares.

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