I reckon the perfect timing would be in a circumstance where you knew the same crew were going to be working together in the immediate future … eg. I don’t know whether a QF flight arriving at Changi which is continuing to Europe will have the same crew continuing onwards, but if they were, then the perfect place to gifty the crew would be when you left that flight in Singapore.
If someone's allergic to nuts they won't have a choccy given to them by a customer, in any industry, unless the packaging explicitly says it caters for nut allergies ... most chocolate has traces of nuts. So if you're comfy with giving choccies as a gift, be just as comfy with giving Ferrero Rochers.
Or wheat or gluten in case of Ferreros. It's always best to try to stick something where the list of ingredients is short and simple (whether it's a bring a plate or gifts for the crew).
Reminds me a little of some US cruisers who say they give the bar tender and waiter cash on Day 1 to ensure good service.
For extra strong drinks. And their cabin staff cash on Day 1. Vomit.
Well these were a MASSIVE hit. I just love it when gifts I give (especially when I've made them) make someone's day. It's the only reason I did it. The SIN crews are just so lovely and this is a really great way to brighten their day. They all talked about it all flight.
. Totally unexpected!
Princess Fiona?
So it's a bribe?
Love to hear your stories!!! It made me happy!Well these were a MASSIVE hit. I just love it when gifts I give (especially when I've made them) make someone's day. It's the only reason I did it. The SIN crews are just so lovely and this is a really great way to brighten their day. They all talked about it all flight.
This is what I love most and it's why I do it - it's a conversation starter. And they all like to come and have a chat with me which makes my day in return. One was getting married and took his home to his fiancée. Another told me it was her first flight back after 18 months of maternity leave and that she hadn't been looking forward to it but that I had changed her outlook and she was excited to be back.
The first leg crew manger offered me a choice of champagnes from First Class (I was in J) . When one of the crew offered me another drink later I said no thanks, he replied "but there's the rest of the bottle of Krug waiting for you"
The second leg crew manager came up with all the J crew and asked if they could take a photo with me because I was their favourite customer and they wanted to post it to their internal social page. I think everyone else on board thought I must be someone famous haha.
I will always do something like this when I fly SIN - I just love seeing their faces light up.
Slightly OT…I always feel conflicted about when/how/to whom and why cash tips are given. Needing to pay up front for good service feels like a bribe; an expectation of leaving cash for cleaning staff etc feels to as though we are reinforcing inadequate remuneration of hardworking people for a living wage.
