LAX Skycap Story

My name is Henry Watts. I’ve been a skycap at LAX for 20 years. I provide service for Northwest Airlines.

I’m proud to have raised 4 children and been able to provide them with a decent standard of living. I was able to do that because, as a Skycap, I received tips from many passengers. I don’t know how I would have raised my family and provided for their schooling if things were the way they are now.

When the signs about the $2 fee first went up, passengers were coming up to me and saying, “I’m so glad you’re getting what you deserve.” They thought it was all coming to us and they didn’t realize that in fact, we’d had our income cut in half! [Read more]

Skycap at SFO

My name is Patrick Jack. I have worked as a skycap at San Francisco International Airport for nearly 18 years, providing service for American Airlines.

I love working with the public. I work hard to provide a decent life for me and my wife. But it’s hard when the cost of rent, gas, and food keeps going up. My wife has breast cancer and I pay close to $400 a month for her healthcare costs. It has [Read more]