Originally Posted by
flyallnite
None taken. No, it's not. Pilots are not required to remain or even be on the aircraft for emplaning/deplaning. And I've personally seen a lot of FA's complain about it to their supervisors over the years, in writing.
So what's the interpretation of FOM 7.1.1:
•While passengers are deplaning, a pilot should stand at the deplaning door to thank our customers whenever possible.
•Pilots should not deplane until all passengers have departed the aircraft, unless early deplaning is necessary for operational reasons or passenger assistance.