# Airline passenger tipped 18% at self-checkout

> Airline passenger shocked by 18% automatic tip at airport kiosk.
- Title: Airline passenger tipped 18% at self-checkout · New York Post
- Summary: Airline passenger shocked by 18% automatic tip at airport kiosk. Dr. Clay Moss was prompted to tip 18% at an airport self-checkout kiosk with no staff…
- Keywords: dr clay moss, self-checkout, airport, tipping culture, 18% tip, no staff, news, entertainment, Airline, passenger, tipped, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/lifestyle/stunned-airline-passenger-asked-to-tip-18-at-self-checkout-kiosk-this-is-what-the-world-has-come-to
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:53:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dr clay moss, self-checkout, airport, tipping culture, 18% tip, no staff, news, entertainment
## Dr. Clay Moss
Dr. Clay Moss, a longevity specialist, posted a TikTok showing an airport store prompting 18% tips at self-checkout.
## Airport self-checkout kiosk
The kiosk automatically suggested 10%, 15% or 18% tips with no staff present at the airport store.
## Dr. Moss's questions
Dr. Moss asked who the 18% tip was for and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
## TikTok reactions
TikTok users suggested customers should get a 20% discount for self-checking out or called tipping culture shady in America.
## Key takeaway

Dr. Clay Moss was prompted to tip 18% at an airport self-checkout kiosk with no staff present.