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06-06-2013, 03:26 PM
#201
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Yeah Karma will pay the bills.
I haven't been doing this long either but enough to know that everyone complains when the van isn't there when it's supposed to. See I can make general statements too. It's their job to be there. That's like me expecting a tip from the passengers for providing safe on-time service. Please explain the difference.
BTW I always tip when I have change and never complain. Just don't think I should feel guilty not tipping.
I haven't been doing this long either but enough to know that everyone complains when the van isn't there when it's supposed to. See I can make general statements too. It's their job to be there. That's like me expecting a tip from the passengers for providing safe on-time service. Please explain the difference.
BTW I always tip when I have change and never complain. Just don't think I should feel guilty not tipping.
Further evidence supporting my view of tipping the van drivers.
Tipping when you travel
06-06-2013, 03:37 PM
#203
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Another thing that is going to impact tipping is the growing usage of credit cards. I never take money out of the ATM. The only time I come in contact with cash is if I go out to eat with people who give me cash and I pay the bill on my card. I for one don't plan on filling my pocket with dollar bills so I can participate in this silly tipping system. We should take a page out of Japans book.
06-06-2013, 03:48 PM
#205
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Once again we are given per diem to cover van driver tips. Corporate/Part 91 Operators have ways to expense line guys even though it is 'their jobs' to fuel the plane, do a lav service, park the plane in the hanger, etc.
Further evidence supporting my view of tipping the van drivers.
Tipping when you travel
Further evidence supporting my view of tipping the van drivers.
Tipping when you travel
I know you have your points but I respectfully disagree with them.
06-06-2013, 04:48 PM
#207
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Funny how the non tippers rarely say thanks or show any apprecition to the van driver for loading and unloading their bags. They simply walk away with their entitled attitude. You can't fix cheap and classless.
06-06-2013, 05:14 PM
#208
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06-06-2013, 06:08 PM
#209
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Well I am not sure what being polite has to do with tipping. If someone chose to be a van driver, it was a choice. Did they not know what the compensation was. Should captains tip new first officers since they also make very little and need every dollar in some cases to make it work. A tip was intended to thank people for great service not to become a form of compensation.
06-06-2013, 06:34 PM
#210
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If a van driver is on time and handles your bags for you does that not constitute great service? Were you expecting a mint on your flight case?
Last edited by BrewCity; 06-06-2013 at 06:35 PM. Reason: spelling
