VillWill,
I must take issue with your comments. The report time for uk/continental flight duties is departure time -45minutes. This is in line with EUOPS. In this time we check flight plans, assess weather, check defects, calculate performance data, order fuel, then make our way to the aircraft, often a 5 minute bus ride from ops. On arrival at the aircraft we prepare it for departure. This includes a walkaround outside, inspecting the flightdeck, programming the MCDU, getting atc clearance, completing breifings, finalising performance figures. All in 45 minutes.
In 15+ years flying, I have never seen a flight delay caused by flight crew "strolling onto the aircraft" as passengers are boarding. The A320/1 takes 25-30 mins to board, so we would have to report earlier, thus restricting our duty day.
May I respectfully suggest, if you object to a pilot passing you on the steps, you contact Mr C Mueller with your concerns.
Regards
JJ