it relieves the pressure on the CAPT and CSM.
I think you will find that this entire issue is because the drivers are upset they can't put the wife on the flight deck anymore.
They put more submissions to CASA and the company to get a dispensation than the UN put out resolutions on Iraq.
They used so much energy and paper in this effort it's a wonder that Islands in the pacific have not gone under because of the increase in global warming and sea levels.
Seriously,let's stop the pi$$ing contest and look at the bigger picture.
I think the bigger issue here is one of safety.As someone else said when I'm walking around the cabin and we hit turbulence it is nice to know that there is a jump seat just ahead of me that I can grab and buckle up.
I don't want to get there and find someones wife or husband stretched out playing soduku