How do I tip service workers at ATL?
Standard U.S. tipping applies — 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, $1-2 per bag for skycaps, $2-5 for shuttle drivers.
U.S. standard tipping practices apply at Hartsfield-Jackson. Sit-down restaurants and bars expect 18-20% of the pre-tax bill. Counter-service and quick-service restaurants typically don't expect tips, though tip jars are common.
Skycaps (curbside check-in baggage handlers) typically receive $1-2 per bag for standard service, more for unusual items (oversized bags, multiple pieces, fragile items needing special handling).
Shuttle drivers (hotel shuttles, Park-Ride shuttles) typically receive $2-5 per ride, more for assistance with multiple bags or accommodation requests.
Spa services (XpresSpa, similar) follow the standard 15-20% tipping convention. Massage therapists and nail technicians appreciate explicit tipping; some locations include automatic gratuity for groups or longer services.
Wheelchair attendants are tipped per the airline's request for service. Standard tipping is $5-10 per gate-to-gate transit; more for complex multi-stop requests including bag transport.