Agree with Hand entirely. Out of sight out of mind is very much the order of the day on many flights now. It's not about getting a cup of tea; pre 9/11 I was happy to go and get one myself. Ironically enough, pre 9/11 I was checked on more than I am now. Incidentally, there was always a requirement to check on the flight crew every 20 minutes; quite why phoning is harder than opening a door I don't know! As I say, out of sight, out of mind.....
