Outrage after airport self-service checkout asks for 18% tip
bcaulfield
17 points
4 comments
October 28, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
Der_Einzige
Of course it’s in Newark airport, possibly tied with ohare for “worst airport in America” It’s so bad that it single handedly kills the entire reputation of New Jersey, and they deserve it.
outcoldman
Denver airport has the same. And it does not just ask for 18. I think 18 is the minimum, it is 18/20/25 or something similar. For water bottle priced for $5