A Delta flight attendant has shared a short video request with airline passengers. The video, posted to TikTok by user @girtbarqueen, shows a uniformed crew member asking travelers who bring gifts for the crew to label them with a seat number.
The flight attendant, who appears in a Delta Airlines uniform, said the simple step helps the crew properly thank the person. Her request has sparked a conversation in the comments about the etiquette of giving gifts to flight crews.
In the video, the flight attendant states, “This is a PSA for anybody bringing treats to your flight attendants.” She continues, “We love it, we appreciate it, it’s never expected.”
Flight attendant explains why seat numbers help the crew
The video shows the flight attendant wearing a dark purple blazer with a Delta pin and an American flag pin. She is also wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a patterned scarf.
She makes a specific request of passengers who bring items. “If there’s any possible way you can take an ink pen, preferably like a Sharpie, and write on whatever that item is your seat number, we would really appreciate it,” she said.
She explains the reason for this request. “We all want to come thank you so much,” she stated. The video concludes with her reiterating her thanks, saying, “Thank you again. Never expected, always loved.”
The video’s caption reads, “We love being appreciated and recognized. Help us thank you appropriately ❤️.” The clip has generated a wide range of responses from viewers sharing their own experiences and opinions.
Comments reveal mixed feelings about the request
The comment section under the video shows a variety of passenger perspectives. One commenter shared a negative experience, writing, “I gave one to a flight attendant a few weeks ago .. I watched him throw it in the trash, rolled his eyes .. I walked over , took it out…opened it showing him 2 gift cards worth 50 dollars each , a 100 dollar bill and some treats. he reached for it to take it back and apologized…I said nope sorry.”
Another user asked for suggestions on what to bring, commenting, “What can i bring u guys? Gift cards?” However, several others expressed hesitation about adding a seat number. One person wrote, “The reason I don’t is because my gift doesn’t come with expectations of anything. I just like to make your day a little better.”
Another commenter shared a positive outcome from a different flight. “I did this on an international flight. Hauled 14 gift bags through the airport. Every single flight attendant came to my seat in the back of the plane to say thank you. I felt like a celebrity 😂,” they stated.
Some commenters felt the seat number was unnecessary. “Some of us just do it for the love of the game, not always about getting credit 😁,” one wrote. Another explained their reluctance: “I always feel weird about putting my seat number because I feel like it comes off as me expecting something in return when I’m genuinely just thankful for what you guys do and know how much you put up with.”
