Is it OK to give gifts to flight attendants?

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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The crew doesnt expect gifts from passengers at all. But some passengers do give gifts to the crew. For example some have bought a box of chocolates and gave it to the crew so the crew could share the chocolates. Some have example bought perfumes for the crew from duty free onboard.

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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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A hand-written note is a tried-and-true way to sincerely express gratitude. Gabriel Cordeiro shared “I like handing out notes that I prepare in advance (with something) to the effect of: Thank you for all your hard work — I see you, I appreciate you, and I look forward to flying with you again.”

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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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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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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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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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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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The unnamed cabin crew member who called the show explained: “We have a little game called 'find the Bob' and basically Bob stands for best on board. So, you just find the best looking person on the plane and you call them Bob the whole day.

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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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So most flight attendants can always find flights at a discounted rate. In addition, some airlines also offer flight benefits to the family and friends of flight attendants. Certain companies, for instance, allow parents and children of flight attendants to fly for free.

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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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