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I'm travelling with my fiance to Las Vegas and doing a 3.5 hour helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. I've heard it's customary to tip the helicopter pilot but I haven't the first clue how much would be appropriate. The flight costs $250 USD per person.

2006-11-22 10:34:25 · 17 answers · asked by crunchy_mush 2 in Travel United States Las Vegas

17 answers

Tipping in all industries follows the same general standard. 10% for poor service, 15% for good service and 20% (or more) for exceptional service.
With a helicopter pilot, if poor service amounts to a crash, I probably wouldn't tip at all! lol

2006-11-22 10:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

$10

2006-11-22 10:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by Gilly Gil 2 · 0 1

If he does a good job..10 to 20% per person, so a $500 flight should be $50 to $100 tip.

2006-11-22 10:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 1 0

Wait till the flight is over and give him what you feel appropriate. Id say if he is good tour guide and has a good since of humour then $50 would be cool gives him a chance to go out on a date or gas up the car.

2006-11-22 10:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron A 5 · 1 0

the tip should be based a little bit on the ride and how helpful and efficient he is. about 10-15% should be fine.

2006-11-22 11:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by mmvmartha 3 · 1 0

I am a great believer in being generous for good service, I would therefore suggest a tip of 50 cents or if he shares any of his sandwiches with you perhaps a dollar. I am sure he would always remember you and your fiance after this sort of generous tip.

I hope you enjoy your trip

2006-11-22 10:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by dont know much 5 · 1 2

I believe $50 for both you & fiance is appropriate.

2006-11-22 12:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by Muskie 2 · 1 0

10% to 20% is the region you want to be thinking about I reckon.

2006-11-22 10:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by urbanrt 3 · 0 0

I'd give a $20 just to be safe.

2006-11-22 10:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

20 dollars should do it, just smile, give the cash and say thanks.

xxxx

enjoy the flight. xxx

2006-11-22 10:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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