Travel essentials: should you tip a flight attendant?

A surprising 27% of some 900 respondents to a poll posted by Airfarewatchdog, said they give gratuities, 20% as thanks for a job well-done and 7% as a reward for being made more comfortable.

Despite the exchange of cash, Corey Caldwell, spokesperson for the Association of Flight Attendants, says "Passengers should not tip flight attendants because flight attendants should not accept tips. As professionals, as first responders, just like police and fire fighters, a flight attendant's first mission is to maintain the safety and security of passengers in the cabin. Red more at USA Today.