Thousands of miles but I still pull out the briefing card and listen to the brief...................I live in fear that the CC might tell me off for not paying attention
Always lock the toilet door.............but have been on flights where people didn't even know how to get in let alone lock it and get out again when finished!!!
I try and fly with the 'legacy' carriers - because I trust their maintenance - I assume that the majority of pilots they have employed are able to fly the aircraft!
I have no idea why the rush to disembark - and I have in fact told people standing before the aircraft has reached the gate to "sit down" in no uncertain terms-they affect my safety if they are standing beside me
I don't care what sort of landing it is - as long as I get on the ground safely!
Re the late boarding passengers - could be totally eliminated if the gate was closed prior to boarding - any body coming later.............tough, unless it is from a delayed flight from the same carrier.