"That's a First: I Was Asked for a Tip From a Flight Attendant"

[Floyd R. Turbo]

While many domestic US airlines are raising drink prices, there’s an airline flying in the US that’ll actually give you a discount for ordering more alcohol. But, you’re going to be asked for a tip at checkout.

That airline: Frontier.

This “revelation” surely isn’t new to many of the 17 million passengers the airline welcomed onboard so far this year, but it was new to me during my first experience on the airline earlier this week.

Feeling parched and kicking myself for not refilling my water bottle before the flight, I ordered a can of ginger ale when the flight attendants passed through selling snacks and drinks. After swiping my card, I was surprised to be handed the flight attendant’s tablet. There on the screen, I was prompted:

https://thepointsguy.com/news/airline-with-happy-hours-and-tips/

[Sherman A1]

1. That's just pretty damn sad in my opinion

I think the whole tipping thing should go away and we should pay people better.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Probably the airline just installed an already-existing

charge program that included the tip line, because it was written for standard restaurants. I don't know if things have changed, but back in the day flight attendants and all airline employees were strictly forbidden to accept tips. Which means, the f/a probably will not get the tip, so simply tap on the "I prefer not to leave one" line. And don't feel even remotely guilty.

[delisen]

3. Seems ominous.Will baggage claim be next? Ticketing?

[akraven]

4. I haven't flown since 1997, and won't again.

Except in friend's small planes, of course. But I always tipped the flight attendants. Might make me an idiot, but I always tip waitstaff, bellfolk at hotels, etc. Room service, room attendants, all get tips. I just won't leave one if I'm disappointed in the service, and rarely am.

Hardworking folks on low pay? I've been known to bake for, and tip, our previous garbage collection trucks (en masse, Christmas). Makes me a fool, I guess - but I even tip mail carriers since we're now way out. Way, way out. I have been known to tip UPS drivers when they wade through newly deep snow to put a package on the doorstep instead of just pitching it into the yard.

I've tipped veterinary assistants. Bought "comp cards" from local bars and restaurants to give out when impressed by salesfolk in local stores. Usually coffee stop places (inexpensive) and/or McDonalds, etc.

I like folks willing to do the service in a cheerful, efficient manner. I'm rarely disappointed. We save about $300.00 out of the PFD just for that. We patronize local. University town, lots of older teens/young 20's in service industries at not great pay.

Just a fool reporting in.