Do you tip at the airport restaurant?

At best, tipping is optional in an airport lounge, but it's usually appreciated nonetheless. In the United States, for example, tipping most members of a wait staff and professionals who provide a service is customary. Despite this convention, tipping in a U.S. airport lounge is not required.



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In many airport lounges drinks are served by bartenders, so if you want a glass of wine or a cocktail, they'll have to serve you. It's not unusual to see people tip $1-3 per drink, with the lower end being common for pouring a glass of wine, and the higher end being common for a custom cocktail.

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Do you tip at the airport? How much do you tip for baggage? Senning recommends $1 or $2 per bag for curbside baggage handlers and offsite airport shuttle drivers who help load and unload luggage.

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When airport porters help you check your bags curbside, you should tip $2 for the first bag and $1 for each additional bag; over-sized bags should be tipped at a rate of $2 per bag.

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Just as in Japan, it is not customary to tip in China. Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances so when taking a taxi, enjoying a refreshing drink or tucking into a delicious meal there's no requirement to leave any gratuities.

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Your Hotel Shuttle Driver Even though it's a courtesy shuttle, courtesy can go both ways. But, how do you know much to tip the hotel shuttle driver? Offer your driver one or two dollars per bag or person.

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I want nice people to be pushing the wheelchair, so the nicer they are, the better I tip. Minimum, $5, but a lot depends on how long the distance is. Help them by marking your luggage so it can be spotted at a distance.

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Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.

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If you don't want to leave a tip, simply tell them you don't require assistance when you check in or out of your hotel. Tip $1 per bag when you retrieve your luggage. You do not need to tip when you drop off your bags for storage. Tip from $5 to $10 depending on how involved the request, or a lump sum upon departure.

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Typically, luggage attendants who help you with your bags should receive $1 per bag. Round up for large groups of bags, if the attendant must take multiple trips, or handle fragile or special-request items. For car valets, typically a couple of dollars will be fine, more if the valet delivers on a rush-request.

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Luggage attendants take your bags from reception up to your room. Whether they carry bags themselves or use a luggage cart, a small tip per bag is the norm. Recommended tip for luggage attendants: $1 per bag.

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Tip $1-5 per bag when you are escorted to your room (especially if your luggage is heavy or they prepare your room or show you around). Tip the same if you request bell staff service checking out. Tip $1-2 for getting a taxi. If they unload your luggage, tip in proportion to the amount and weight.

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