Originally Posted by
swaayze
I’d like to, honestly, but....
1) We have a flow to perform before going outside on the Airbus
2) Risky (theft and security) to leave my bags unattended in the jetway.
I don't recall being required to do anything before doing the walk around on a through flight. The manual calls for the preflight safety inspection to be done prior to the walk around if electrical power is not established.
The preflight safety checklist says it's purpose is to prepare the aircraft for electrical power and air conditioning. Aircraft doing a quick turn typically have electrical power established.
If time is that critical you can leave you bags on the secure side of the jet bridge.
If the guy's in the way there are multiple options - push him out of the way, knock him down and drag him out of the way, get in his face and tell him to move it, ask him if he's okay and if he knows his flight is over, go back to the terminal and confirm that you're at the right gate, stand by patiently while he gets his act together, etc, etc.