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When Is It OK To Tip A Flight Attendant? |
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Q: In my many decades of airline travel, most attendants have been considerate to me. However, now that I’m elderly, some have been extra understanding and very helpful. When that happens, should I offer a cash tip? MRMcK, Chicago IL
A: Most airlines officially forbid employees from taking tips. A few, such as Southwest, allow them to accept gratuities if the passenger insists. However, today’s average flight attendant’s annual salary is $60,000, plus many added benefits including free personal flights, dining and resort hotel stays. Do they need tips to supplement their income?
The travel4seniors.com answer: It’s your decision to tip when you believe the attendant went beyond the usual duties for your personal comfort and safety. Another way to reward the attendant is to send an email note to the airline identifying the employee by name with a favorable description of the extra services provided for you.
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Wanna Know A City? Take Free Walking Tour |
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Find yourself with a day or more in an unfamiliar city for the first time? It could be New York, Rome, Paris, Beijing or Timbuktu. Sign up for a free walking tour. Find ideas and info about it on Google by clicking in free walking tour with city name.
The pleasant hike will give you opportunities to learn about city history, local transportation, economy, current features, shopping, security and upcoming events. Often the one-hour or more tour is totally without charge, although you’ll be expected to tip the guide when it’s over.
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Seoul, South Korea, Gwangjang Food Market |
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When your travel4seniors.com editor experienced the many native Korean foods in the capital city recently, he just couldn’t resist calling it Seoul food. And it was delicious!
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Save Big On Senior Travel Plans By Sharing |
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As the internet gets more sophisticated, economy-minded senior wanderers can find info by just Googling the words travel sharing. The deals are happening all the time now all over the world.
Such interesting sites as Tripit, TrackMyTour, Airbnb and others allow you save many bucks on your travel plans. And just because you save money doesn’t mean you get less value for it.
Cut cruise costs in half by signing up to share a cabin. After all, when out to sea you actually spend just eight hours or less each day in the cabin. The other 16 hours are for enjoyable swimming, sunning, dining and interesting shore tours.
When in exotic resort cities like Miami, Malibu, Rio, Cannes and Acapulco, you don’t have to pay $500 a night to bunk at a snooty, crowded oceanside hotel. Instead you can loll in a shared private luxury villa by the beach for less than half the price.
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Hardy Health Tips For Senior Air Travelers |
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There are ways for seniors to protect their health while flying, but it isn't easy these days. The crowds, delays, bad food, lack of sleep, security ordeals and dozens of other anxieties are enough to upset any healthy person, young and old. However, you can fight back and reach your destination in good mood, health and comfort. It won't always be easy, but here are some tips, including frequent catnaps:
1. Bring an adequate supply of regular prescription meds to take at your normal daily schedule. Also have necessary over-the-counter ones, such as allergy, aspirin and anti-diarrhea pills.
2. Carry a basic first aid kit, including Band Aids and a tube of antibacterial ointment. Use them for small cuts or scrapes. Also, to fight recirculated cabin air, dab a bit on your nostrils and around mouth and eyes.
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