Pax Comfort
Have to agree with Flight Detent. One of the numerous "consequences" of not having a professional flight engineer up front is that passenger comfort can suffer. This aspect is not a "high priority item" with some pilots, and this is not a criticism of the pilots. No flight engineer could reasonably claim to be able to monitor systems closer than does a computer, but a computer only knows how to react to those situations for which it has been programmed. F/E's on the other hand are able to independently assess many situations and work through them in concert with the pilots. Just have a look at the MEL for a Classic as compared to a -400. Bring back the F/E!!!