Room Service

[SKYLAWYER]

Just trying to gage what most pilots do when ordering room service. I always tip, however, recently I noticed the small print (17% service charge, 2 dollar in room dining fee) and am beginning to feel that the tip is already there with this bs 17% service charge and additional 2 dollar fee. I know its always better to order down and go pick it up, but when you just don't feel like it are most of you guys/gals out there tipping in addition to these fees like I am?

 

[abxaviator]

The "service charge" IS the tip, nothing additional required or expected; you've been making some servers very happy.

 

[7777]

Sky is making all that money, might as well spend it.

 

[Voice Of Reason]

Just trying to gage what most pilots do when ordering room service. I always tip, however, recently I noticed the small print (17% service charge, 2 dollar in room dining fee) and am beginning to feel that the tip is already there with this bs 17% service charge and additional 2 dollar fee. I know its always better to order down and go pick it up, but when you just don't feel like it are most of you guys/gals out there tipping in addition to these fees like I am?

I did the same thing the first few years, then realized that it did indeed already include a more than typical tip...that's when I stopped giving away money. I still always check the room service menu to see that is the case for each individual hotel...and it always seems to be.

 

[hammer2]

Are you hiring? I don't make enough to order room service!

 

[gunfyter]

I usually add another $3 or $4.

 

[netjetwife]

In Europe where they have the service-included system it is customary to round up the bill and leave the change to show your appreciation.

Hammer, I hope that things improve for you in the near future. No professional pilot should have to rely on their per diem to pay bills. Yes, I do know that's not what it's for but the reality is that it does happen that way. And that's flat out wrong that frac pilots have to do that...

 

[Way2Broke]

I wish I had your problems. :0

 

[Diesel]

I order room service a couple of times a tour. Whether it be getting in late or for a variety of reasons. The service charge has been there for a long time and I don't agree with it. If they are going to charge me a delivery fee then call it that but don't try and hide it in the bill. I won't tip ontop of that.

Interesting NJW was able to interject into this thread too.

 

[SCT]

Yo Diesel, thanks for the email!

 

[netjetwife]

Diesel, the topic is one that can apply to many travelers and I hadn't seen the suggestion to leave the coins as they do in Europe. Some may like the idea, especially if they're uncomfortable not adding something. I also wanted to show support for the underpaid pilots. No one should have a problem with that.

 

[Geronimo4497]

NJW, we get it.

 

[gutshotdraw]

I order room service a couple of times a tour.

Guess we'd better enjoy it while we can, right?

BTW, Diesel. What is up with the Sox? Can't wait til Poppy gets back this weekend.

 

[Diesel]

Ain't that telling the truth.

Oh well, I'm still trying to order skoal in my catering order.

The sox are just pulling an old roshambo.

 

[OurMoney1]

Pathetic.....No wonder your generation is broke.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Pathetic.....No wonder your generation is broke.

Um... You must be a jaded US Airways guy with presumptions like that.

What would you say, oh senior one, if their company paid for their room service dollar for dollar?

Broke? Hardly.

Preachy are we?

 

[Diesel]

Pathetic.....No wonder your generation is broke.

I'm wondering what that is supposed to mean? Or maybe someone is just cheap.

 

[chingaso]

the 15-17% fee and the $2 delivery charge may or may not make it to the guy that brings the food. I'll never know. There's nothing wrong with tossing these people a couple of bucks, they make a lot less than I do and depend on tips just like waiters do.

 

[SKYLAWYER]

the 15-17% fee and the $2 delivery charge may or may not make it to the guy that brings the food. I'll never know. There's nothing wrong with tossing these people a couple of bucks, they make a lot less than I do and depend on tips just like waiters do.

Good point I've always wondered if it made it back to those people.

 

[Diesel]

I was at a bar and was talking to some guys that worked at the Hilton across the street. I asked them the question since I was curious. They told me it goes into a pool and that tips the waiter, cook, and someone else.