T-21 has a valid point . To the level cabin crew feel a disconnect from the cockpit crew . Every time we interact with the cabin crew we are usually in non critical phase of flight asking for papers and coffee. So if their perception is pilots are jockstraps pushing button the general public has even a more myopic view . Most airlines no longer allow cabin crew to be in the flight deck for take offs or landings
This is probably last generation of commercial pilots who will be considered as professionals. LCC carrier growth has meant cut in the authority ,respect and perks for captains.
I am pretty sure in another ten years I will be telling new first officers the lavish lifestyles and perks we had today
compared to what they will be experiencing
