Do you tip the bag drop guy?

How much do you tip the luggage guy?

Luggage? Dollar, two. Per bag. Done.

Extra towels? Same. A token. Function met.

Housekeeping? Dollar, two. Per person. Per service. Provided they show up.

• Baggage Handlers: Expect around $1-$2 per bag.
• Bellhops: Similar range, $1-$2/bag is adequate.
• Housekeeping: Tipping per day, per guest is ideal. $1-$2 is standard.

My grandfather, a stoic farmer, rarely tipped. Service was their job. Times change.

Now, they expect it. Fine. Call it a transaction.

Are you supposed to tip bag check?

Ugh, tipping at bag check… It’s a thing.

Last month, July 2024, at Denver International, I was sweating bullets, late for my flight to Omaha.

Two massive suitcases, bursting with gifts for my niece’s graduation. Frantically juggling tickets, phone, a lukewarm coffee.

The skycap, a burly guy named… I think it was Mark? Saved my behind. Got my bags checked in like magic.

Honestly, he was efficient. So I fumbled in my wallet and gave him a five-dollar bill per bag. Ten total.

Did he expect it? Who knows? But his smile was genuine.

I def felt better. Plus, missing that flight? Unthinkable.

• Not mandatory, but helps: It’s not like a restaurant where it’s expected.
• Consider the effort: Heavy bags? Curbside service? Yeah, tip.
• My personal gauge: A few bucks per bag feels right.
• You call the shots: It’s your money. Your choice.
• Consider the airport: Some airports have unwritten rules.

Should you tip a baggage handler at an airport?

Tipping at the airport? A minefield!

Curbside baggage handlers should receive $1 to $2 per bag. It’s almost customary.

Shuttle drivers? A $3 to $5 tip seems appropriate, especially if they’re helpful, it’s 2024 and that inflation… Wow! I mean, have you seen the price of a coffee lately?

Is tipping just a social construct? Makes you think.

What is a reasonable tip for an airport skycap?

Three to five dollars, per bag. That’s what they usually get. It feels… right, I guess. Depends.

Really, it depends. On the mood, you know? On how much my flight sucked.

Sometimes, more. Sometimes, less. Less if they were rude. Or slow. My flight to Denver last month, five bags. Fifteen dollars. Felt appropriate then.

Key factors:

• Number of bags. Obvious.
• Weight of bags. Heavier = more.
• Service quality. Attitude matters. A lot.
• Extra help. Getting through crowds quickly is worth something.

It’s not just about the money, though. It’s the whole… thing. The exhaustion, the stress of travel. Tipping feels like a tiny act of acknowledging that shared experience, even a little. Paying them for that. Sharing that burden, briefly. Paying for that moment of not being completely alone.

The last time? Two bags, Seattle, six bucks. Felt good. But I don’t often fly.

Twenty twenty-three. The year my travel anxiety peaked. It’s all a bit blurry now.

Are you supposed to tip curbside baggage?

Oh, tipping for curbside baggage? Well, ain’t that a pickle!

You betcha, you gotta tip those baggage wranglers. Think of them as sherpas of the sidewalk, wrestling your luggage to the check-in counter.

• First bag? Two bucks, minimum!
• Each extra bag? A dollar a pop. Seems fair, right?
• Oversized behemoths? Two smackers each. They deserve danger pay for those beasts.

Now, rolling your own bag? Free as a bird! You’re basically your own porter then, go you.

I mean, unless you’re feeling extra generous, like that time I tipped my barista five bucks just ’cause she remembered my name. But hey, that’s me. I’m practically swimming in spare change since I started recycling aluminum cans. Also, I once tipped my barber triple because he didn’t judge my questionable haircut choice. So yeah, tipping is a weird flex, but also… kinda nice?

How much do you tip for checking bags?

Okay, so, tipping for baggage… It’s kinda weird, right? Last time, like, just last month, I flew American Airlines from Philadelphia to Miami. It was a total mess at Philly Airport – you know how it gets.

The lady at the counter inside? No way I’m tipping her! She’s got a salary. It was like 6 AM, totally rushing to get through security and ugh, she was not happy to be there, ha.

But! Outside, near the curb… that’s different. A guy, older, wearing a red vest (it looked kinda official, you know?) grabbed my two heavy bags. He was super nice, helped me get my boarding pass sorted.

Felt kinda obligated, ya know? Ended up giving him five bucks per bag. Did I have to? Eh, probably not. But he saved my back and my sanity. And hey, it was like June 12th or something, super humid.

Here’s the deal:

• Inside: Counter people? They get paid. No tip needed, IMO.
• Outside: Baggage handlers? Tip ’em. It’s the right thing to do. Five bucks a bag seems fair in 2024. More if they’re extra helpful or it’s ridiculously heavy!

Anyway, that’s how I roll with tipping for luggage stuff. It’s a vibe thing!