Tipping the FA's and gate agents.

[crashpad]

Just curious how many do this with, say chocolate? They do more for us JSer's than van drivers and they're way more appreciative than the broken english green card citizens.

 

[English]

I used to do it with chocolate covered macadamia nuts. They LOVED it!

 

[labbats]

I'm partial to small packs of Jelly Bellys. It's gotten me on more than one tight connection.

 

[Raskal]

...It's gotten me on more than one tight connection.

ROFLMAO

 

[turbodriver]

I don't like kissing ass....

 

[k_EAT=ho_ME]

I don't like kissing ass....

But how do you feel about having it kissed?

 

[CA1900]

I'll often ask the gate if they'd like anything from the coffee shop or food court, after I've checked in for the flight/jumpseat/whatever. They're often trapped at the counter -- it's not kissing up, it's just a nice thing to do.

 

[miles otoole]

I'll often ask the gate if they'd like anything from the coffee shop or food court, after I've checked in for the flight/jumpseat/whatever. They're often trapped at the counter -- it's not kissing up, it's just a nice thing to do.

I once asked a GA if I could get her cup of coffee because I was simply bored and wanted to be nice. "No thanks, I am married" was the reply.

 

[8HourPilot]

I rely upon my rugged good looks, forget the tips.

 

[FoxyWhiskey]

You Get More Ants with Honey than with Vinegar

Always be nice to the gate agents, and they will almost always go out of their way to get you on. I think commuting on sundays are hardest, so bring candy (or even some magazines) and they will get you to work on time. I try to be on a first-name basis with the ones at my base and be friendly, not fake. Made some nice friends this way.

FW