Just a thought why is not letting someone in the cockpit an SOP, SOP's are NOT rules. It should be that the company RULE is that only authorised personel are allowed on the flight deck. SOP's are to allow total safety with operating the aircraft ie callouts, use of auto-flight even the method of entry to the flight deck by cabin crew etc so allowing the crew to interact and both be in the loop and maintain maximum situational awareness.
SOP's are designed to simplify the complex nature of operating aircraft. Rules are put into place by the higher authorities in order to make things as safe as possible.
So company rule is no un authorised personel on the FD, Captain decides to break the rule because he thinks for the safety of the nervous passenger he comes to the flight deck to allay his fears, captain therefore breaks the rule - in his opinion to bring about a safe outcome. Captains are given total authority within their aircraft BUT they are given rules to adhere to, breaking them is their responsibility and they will have to subsequently justify their actions.
PM nice chap met him many years ago in a hot place, hope he wins this one and highlights the stupidity and lack of common sense that is permiating its way through the entire aviation industry - glad i am out of it for now.
Best of luck to you all
