Do flight attendants get tip?

Yes, sometimes flight attendants get tips from first class passengers for exemplary service. However, in no way is a passenger obligated to give a flight attendant a tip.



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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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Ashlee Loree, a flight attendant for Delta, sees most gifts as a kind gesture that brightens her day and gives her hope. “We are all doing our best and trying our hardest every day, and we are so grateful when that doesn't go unnoticed,” she said.

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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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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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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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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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For the pilots, $50 is not uncommon, although the majority of customers don't tip. Flight attendants only come on larger jets, and if you have a full meal service and for longer flights, think $50 to $100.

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Flight attendants are not paid for boarding to help airlines save money and lower ticket and in-flight purchases for customers. Traditionally most airlines have conducted business this way.

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A psychologist and body language expert, Judi James, who undertook to unravel the reason, said the trend could be placed down to the fact that men tend to be vulnerable to people who look after them, adding that care from people often creates a feeling of love and dependency.

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Can passengers reasonably ask flight attendants for a second hot meal? Or a third? And what about a few more bags of nuts while you're at it? Having spoken to a handful of airlines, the answer is a resounding yes.

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Also, a whole lot of employees bring their own food to work, according to a flight attendant named Whytney who has worked with a major US airline for seven years.

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  1. START OFF SMALL AND TIME IT RIGHT. Don't try to start a huge conversation as he or she is trying to serve drinks or meals in a timely manner to 50 or more people. ...
  2. MIND YOUR PS AND QS. ...
  3. IT'S GOTTA BE THE SHOES. ...
  4. MAKE GOOD CONVERSATION. ...
  5. LET THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT SHOW YOU YOUR NEAREST EXIT. ...
  6. KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE NUMBERS GAME.


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“There are many qualities that make someone a good flight attendant. The top three are customer service, teamwork, and professionalism. Our primary job is to make sure the passenger has a good experience. Everything you do on a flight involves at least two, if not more team members.

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