Bring Chocolates!
You should always be nice to everyone, but especially when you’re flying. Trip after trip I see how most passengers treat gate agents and flight attendants (not too kindly), so I’m always extra nice. In fact, I almost always bring two boxes of chocolates—one for the gate agents and one for the flight attendants because both can make or break your trip.
When you hand the chocolates over, do it with a big smile, be genuine and don’t look for anything in return. If there is a chance they can give you a better seat or service, they will. And if you don’t know what to say, just tell them Johnny Jet recommended it! BTW: It doesn’t have to be gourmet chocolates either—I usually bring Hershey Kisses, and sometimes three packs (the last one is for me!).
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Instead of chocolates, I’ve been giving away these lapel pins for years. They show an angel sitting on the wings of an airplane. Airline crews always love them. I don’t have to worry about edibles being questioned. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TSGBDKY
We did something similar when our Girl Scout troop was traveling. We made swaps, just thank you cards to hand out to people who helped us. Our flight was delayed and I was able to get us on another flight because I was dropped off early and the thank you notes were given to the staff that helped us. I know they were appreciated because people who got them were showing others.
JJ this was a great idea! Some people are missing your point of giving the chocolates and asking for NOTHING in return. Just smile and say thank you. I bet the attendants deal with people all day who think since they paid for a ticket and any other fees that they better be treated like a king and give the attendants attitude if they don’t. The attendants never expect someone to walk on the plane and give them a gift and you will likely make their day! I am all about being unique so recently I brought a 1lb box of assorted chocolates from a family chocolate store that is well know in my area. I gave it to the attendants as I boarded and said thank you for great service I always get on this airline. The results were amazing! The attendants opened the box and shared them right away. They would always stop by me on their way up and down the aisle and comment how amazing the chocolates were, asked where I got them and said thank you. I did not receive anything in return and that was never the point. I left the flight with a smile on my face knowing that I made their day a little better. Everyone just stop and think, if someone took the time to buy a gift and gave it to you for no reason how would you feel? Would it make your day better? I always enjoy our emails, tips, and hearing you on Twit; keep up the amazing work!