I'm still waiting for someone to outline what criteria are the basis of these sensible decisions. Assuming we live in a world where this is solely up to the commander, was the decision to allow Mr Diamond to enter the flightdeck during landing a sensible one? How would you rate that from the safety perspective? What about how customers perceive the professionalism of the crew - good decision, bad decision?
Golf-Sierra, I am not commenting on the actions of this particular Captain.
I agree totally that the current rules should be complied with.
But what I am saying is that it is a stupid rule that doesn't allow the Commander any discretion in the matter. When people can see the reason for a rule they are much more likely to obey it.