Any tips from your experience?
Many moons ago - ie before 911 and the subsequent constraints with cockpit doors - our flight was subjected to weather delay. Whilst we waited for the forecast improvement, I was talking to a passenger in First Class, when we both observed one of our competitors take off. My passenger asked why the other jet could take off, when we were still waiting. I told him that the other jet's Captain was not responsible for his life, whereas I was, and that we would take off when I deemed it safe to do so. His reply?
"Thank you Captain, I am happy to be flying with you," and shook my hand.