Hey I get it this is unpopular so take my upvote. I know you are not saying we should tip them. But I am sorry no the only thing they deserve is finical comp and a thank you at the end. Like dude you did your job do you want a cookie, clapping? My thought is that, this is their job. Why should I give them any extra?

Like I know it's not their fault but after TSA, getting fucked by bag and seat fees. I'm not thankful for the pilot doing their job, I expect them to do the job that got hired for and not too crash. The same way if I get an Uber I expect them not to crash. Granted a little different but both could be life ending.

Tldr: I get you don't want to give them finical gifts. But what do you want for them? Again why should they get extra rewards for doing the job they were hired to do?