Do flight attendants get gifts?

So what should you give a flight attendant? Roemer says cash and gift cards make for great gifts (although some airlines do not allow flight attendants to accept cash, and tipping is not considered a standard travel etiquette protocol). She's received both as well as makeup, perfume and gift bags of food or candy.



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Free flights and travel opportunities
Flight attendants get to travel as part of their job, and there may be time between flights when attendants can explore new locations. Flight attendants may have hours or even days between flights to travel and see local attractions.

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How to make your flight attendant like you
  1. Say hi back. If a flight attendant greets you upon boarding, don't just ignore them. ...
  2. Listen to the safety demo. It's just polite. ...
  3. Headphones off! ...
  4. Be specific when ordering. ...
  5. Same for cold drinks. ...
  6. Say please and thank you. ...
  7. Magazines! ...
  8. Treats.


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These men and women are not your waitress or waiter aboard a flight and they should be recognized for their hard work, especially if they have to deal with unruly passengers. Ignoring safety demonstrations, flirting with flight attendants or even touching them is not okay.

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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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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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Depending on the airline company, flight benefits may extend to a flight attendant's family. Some companies allow parents or children to fly for free, but this benefit most typically applies to spouses and applies to trips outside of work. Some airlines also provide additional free flights in the form of buddy passes.

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Roemer says cash and gift cards make for great gifts (although some airlines do not allow flight attendants to accept cash, and tipping is not considered a standard travel etiquette protocol).

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His co-worker Melissa Pittman added: The biggest misconception ever is the fact that people think we're glorified waitresses, when in reality, you start having a heart attack or you have a medical event on the aircraft — the first person you're going to look for is a flight attendant because we know what to do.

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How to Pick Up a Flight Attendant
  1. Make eye contact. And say hello! ...
  2. Don't show me your bag tag. If you have to tell me your frequent flier status, you're probably doing something wrong. ...
  3. Help a passenger. ...
  4. Keep your seatbelt fastened. ...
  5. Remove your headphones. ...
  6. Share something. ...
  7. Don't ring your call light. ...
  8. Go for it.


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No. Therefore, tipping is discouraged. So while you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either as they — rightly — see themselves as safety professionals and not customer service workers.

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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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They can't drink when wearing their uniform However, not drinking alcohol doesn't only apply to flight attendants on duty. “Flight attendants can't publicly consume alcohol in uniform,” says Ward. While flying, a top priority is to keep valuables safe. Follow these 7 tips to keep personal items safe while travelling.

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If the airline has a business or first class service, once that's complete, any extra meals are distributed among the crew. First-class service is on demand, and passengers need options right up until the end of the flight, so that is more rare, but it makes the crew very happy.

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Airlines have different standards for the physical appearance of their flight attendants, but in general, they are looking for women who are attractive and well-groomed. It is important to note that being pretty is not the only criteria for being a successful flight attendant.

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Unpredictable Schedules: Flight attendants often work irregular hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Their unpredictable schedules can make it an issue to plan activities and spend quality time together.

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One Quora user even asked the question, point-blank: “how often do flight attendants have crushes on their passengers,” and Ryanair flight attendant Dani Sherlock chimed in with an answer. “At least once a day,” she says, and admits that, upon occasion, flight attendants will be so bold as to act on those feelings.

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Tugging their sleeve to get their attention
(“We're not dogs!” he says). But even if you're gentle and trying to be polite, most flight attendants prefer not to be touched at all.

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“I can think of so many female flight attendants who have met their spouse on a flight.” Melissa, a flight attendant who blogs and asked us not to use her full name, says that she has dated a passenger just once, but has a collection of business cards given to her by flirtatious passengers.

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