Wiggy, you should try to stop defending the indefensible. I agree that 'inept monkeys' is ridiculous and many airlines run late through ineptitude or other. However, there are serious issues here and not just speculation. Did the cabin crew inform the flight deck of the seriousness of the situation? Was Mayday called? At what the stage was the catastrophic and deteriorating situation known and if it was within range of a diversion airport why was an immediate diversion not initiated. I have a horrible feeling that the elephant in the room might have been the lateness of the flight and that may have influenced the flight crew (captain) DM. I hope that I am wrong