SLF here.. Whatever happened on the Flight Deck of this A330 there was an absolute breakdown in command and control. The Captain of the aircraft has a duty of care for the safety of the passengers on his aircraft. Note I said his aircraft as the buck stops their.
He had time on his return to the cockpit to take command from the other two people on the Flight Deck.And possibly get the aeroplane flying again.
He forgot the 7P,s... Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
I have flown Air France many times between Paris and Johannesburg 747-400 and Paris-Luanda on a few different types of aircraft A330-200 normally. I never had a problem as far as I know. Knowing what I know now after this investigation concerning poor airmanship and even poorer leadership shown by the Captain. There will be no more Allez Les Bleu ie Air France for me.