Tipping etiquette when traveling can be a complicated and controversial subject, especially given how expectations differ around the globe. The more you travel, the more confusing it all is. I recently had a reader ask me about tipping etiquette when dining in American Airlines Flagship First Dining, so I figured I’d answer that question more broadly.
Should you tip in airport lounges, and if so, under what circumstances is it appropriate and/or expected?
As you might expect, though, the custom of tipping in airport lounges is very different depending on where in the world you are. So while no one tips in airport lounges in Japan (it would be met with confusion at best, or offense at worst), a lot of people do tip in airport lounges in the United States.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
