After the recent well publicised incident on a 747 and Channel Four's input before that, we (flight crew) are a little reluctant to allow non airline staff in before take-off. However, once we're in the cruise and we're not so busy, all you have to do is ask. Once we've met you and come to our own conclusions as to whether you have a camcorder secreted on your person or whether you're suffering from exam stress (!), then it's up to the guys (or girls) at the front as to whether you can stay up for the landing. If you don't ask .... All the best!
PS: As someone mentioned, regs may be changing soon!
[This message has been edited by airforcenone (edited 09 January 2001).]