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Cabin crew work long hours, with most of the job spent on their feet caring for passengers, so it’s no surprise that a little token of gratitude can go a long way. However, as well as brightening up the flight attendants’ day, according to some frequent flyers, passengers might also get to enjoy some additional perks to their journey.

According to Ms Kalami, the key to “special treatment” is by purchasing a £5 Starbucks gift card for your cabin crew.

She added: “It means the world to us when customers give us this.”

Reddit user Individualchaotin explained this is something they have plenty of experience in doing.

The user said: “I fly a lot and I try to bring something.

“If you’re in first class, you’ll get extra pillows, blankets, a mattress, slippers, and pyjamas, your glass is always full, and they’ll save your favourite snack for you.

“If you’re in economy, you might get a first-class meal, free snacks that are usually purchased, free alcoholic drinks, etcetera. It’s absolutely worth it.”

However, the user added that giving tokens of gratitude to cabin crew shouldn’t just be about getting free perks for yourself.

They explained: “Flight attendants are essential workers who worked through the entire pandemic – or got furloughed – and hardly received any recognition.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, violence against them has risen enormously. We should always thank our flight attendants.

“They are away from their families, lonely in hotels, working holidays so we can be with our families.”