Slightly off topic, I admit, but the subject of cockpit visits was raised. I'm amazed that one airline I know off has the policy that a non-staff member, travelling with a staff member may occupy the cockpit jump seat if the a/c is full. Staggering! The reason being is that they are not a fare paying pax. They are not flight safety trained, have no ID etc. Surely the airline ID carrying staff member should be in the cockpit, not some non-security checked individual.
Double standards or crass stupidity?