Maybe I shouldn't post this here, but it seems in the past few weeks, the access to cockpits during flights has become a bit lax.
Early on , I would see FA's move the beverage cart across the aisle while the cockpit crew used the rest room or was served food/beverage.
On several flights recently, not only has this not been done but the the doors are being opened with passengers in the galley area.
The other evening, the pilot was leaving the cockpit at the same time I approached the forward lavatory and we actually joked about who would use the restroom first.
On a later flight - the FA and the pilot chatted at the cockpit door for several minutes during flight with the door wide open.
I'm not sure what the policy and procedures and maybe everyone just figures taht TSA is doing such a good job, but in light of recent reports about things getting on to planes, I would be concerned.
Just an observation.
Phillyguy - who still thinks U is the best airline with the best employees!!
Early on , I would see FA's move the beverage cart across the aisle while the cockpit crew used the rest room or was served food/beverage.
On several flights recently, not only has this not been done but the the doors are being opened with passengers in the galley area.
The other evening, the pilot was leaving the cockpit at the same time I approached the forward lavatory and we actually joked about who would use the restroom first.
On a later flight - the FA and the pilot chatted at the cockpit door for several minutes during flight with the door wide open.
I'm not sure what the policy and procedures and maybe everyone just figures taht TSA is doing such a good job, but in light of recent reports about things getting on to planes, I would be concerned.
Just an observation.
Phillyguy - who still thinks U is the best airline with the best employees!!