Originally Posted by NigelOnDraft;8383361[*
It was a 2 crew flight, Capt would not "go back to rest". He might go out to use the toilet, but any "rest" would be in his seat.
Don't confuse SOPs with Cultural practice.
I asked some days ago about the cultural practice amongst the airline pilots or about the cultural practice of this captain.
If all the company pilots adhered strictly with the rules then you are correct. But we know they don't. Remember the FO was acknowledged to have had passengers in the cockpit. If that rule was breached it suggests that there was laxity in other areas.