Airline flying is now a subtle blend of fatigue, frustration, boredom broken up by periods of high stress.
My own employer now has over 2,400 Flight Crew Orders of course I can use my initiative providing I am acting in the best interests of.....
Trouble is they are more likely to suspend you and threaten the sack than pat you on the head and say well done. So most do not stick their necks out.
BP