Katamarino, yes you are correct and as a pilot, if I'd have been the pilot in command that logic would have indeed been applied as it has been before in my flying experience. Wilco makes a very valid point in that when you are not in control, i.e. the passenger, the reaction to such a situation is somewhat different.
Thanks Piton very helpful reply, I might just do that see if I get a response. We were at our cruising altitude 37000 feet so you explanation makes sense, it would have been good to catch the pilot on disembarking but to be honest the main thing on my mind at that time was getting off
