Viral Flight Attendant's Dubious Upgrade Tips Spark Debate on Tipping and Gifting Airline Crew
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'Spicy' flight attendant Cierra Mistt claims giving gift cards to crew will lead to upgrades, but open first class seats are rare.
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At American Airlines, employees cannot accept gift cards, though passengers give them as gifts.
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Tipping controversially allowed at some airlines, but crew unions oppose since it means lower wages.
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Mistt formerly worked for regional carrier Republic Airways as an Express flight attendant.
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She became famous when other crew got her social accounts taken down for bad tips like buying Tuesday tickets.
