I think some of these suggestions made it to the top brass at Delta.

Unfortunately, no, Brimhamrocks. The original was called something like "Will I be able to see Vikings in Scandinavia in September?", one of the all-time best stupid-questions spoofs on Fodors written by the same "Bill & Betty Jones" that did the thread you mentioned (which was done in the aftermath, funny but not nearly as clever). Whoever, this "Bill & Betty Jones" was was a HOOT!

Looking for "Will I be able to see Vikings in Scandinavia in September?"lol

I haven't seen BrimhamRocks for awhile...

and for groups of six or more, be prepared, as a gratuity of 20% will automatically be added to your bill, whether you like it or not, and they won't even remind you when you give them your credit card to pay.

Topping for Ziana!

And I never could find the Viking thread again. It was my favorite thread here EVER!

Topping, Happy Friday!

Man, this is funny!

Thanks faina, for bringing this up. A good one for Danny to remember us by.

I don't know what tip to give the pilot, but I heard the second officer give a very good tip after we landed at Shannon on our way from Philly to Dublin.

The flight was supposed to go all the way to Dublin, but it did not get there that day because there was a fire in the forward cargo hold and the cockpit was full of smoke.

The fire control system on the aircraft was able to extinguish the fire, and the captain brough the aircraft down to 10,000 feet so he could vent the cockpit.

Because of the fire, we landed at Shannon under emergency conditions where half of the fire brigades in that part of Ireland were there to greet us.

After the plane landed, the chief of the airport fire brigade inspected the aircraft for an active blaze. Finding none, the aircraft was allowed to taxi to a gate where we got off rather hurriedly.

Then the firemen boarded the aircraft with fire hoses at the ready.

By that time we were all inside the gate area looking out through the big window. Of the crew, only the captain was on the ground with the firemen. The man whom I presumed to be the co-pilot was standing near me watching the action.

As the fireman entered the aircraft, he had a tip for them: Please don't spray the cockpit.

would it be an insult to tip in dollars? They would surely prefer a tip in euro. Better yet in Sterling!

For those who want to go to Scandinavia to see the Vikings - here is a flight advice!

Faina, thanks for bringing this great and funny thread back! One of the first I read on Fodors. Very very funny!

And Happy New Years to you and your loved ones!

tip topping

I never get tired of reading this thread!!

It reminds me of a business trip I took with a lady who had not flown since childhood. On our trip home I offered to buy her a cocktail using my coupons for freebies. We ordered our drinks, and when she saw the FA coming with drinks in hand, she reached for her wallet. I reminded her the drinks were free. She said, "Yes, but I'll get the tip." I tried not to laugh as I told her it isn't necessary, but it was hard to control it.... :-))

Sfowler, I hope you don't expect tips for topping?

P-M, such a funny story!

A friend was telling me about his trip to Europe, and I asked him with a straight face: how much did you tip the pilot and in which currency? He thought I was serious and was upset with his faux pas :)

Well, Wings of Warsaw had the lifespan of a Mayfly so I hooked onto that Italian outfit named after the song - you know the one - who promptly tanked and left me standing there in my monkey suit at the door to the crew "lounge" in Olbia looking like a right idiot. Crew loo more like it. The Irish guys allowed me to deadhead back to my apartment (via some godforsaken place out in sheep country) so I could fetch my gear and start doing the rounds. Oh, and take another medical. No vodka for a week. Great.

I can't go back to the States for fear you-know-who's lawyers will find me. Turns out they won't take Zlotys but Euros are fine. Like I have any.

So it's looking like Peso country for yours truly. I don't think it's called tipping there - something else. Stay tuned.

Hasta la vista, baby.

My co-worker was telling us about her wedding and honeymoon in Portugal. I asked her if she knows she should tip the pilot. And then went on about tipping in the currency of the country where she'll land.

And it was not the first time I talk to others about tipping the pilots. What I can't understand - why people, even knowing I always joke, take this tipping seriously!!

Hi Faina, you are baaaaaad! LOL.

TTT: In honor of Art's return to circulation.