Where is this concern for pax and flight attendants prior to departure? We slow cook the pax in 90° cabins. I've heard in some cases due to prior termination procedures, the PA system doesn't work with pax onboard until the pilots arrive. It seems the flight attendants need more assistance prior to departure than after arrival.
For those who are Maître d'hôtel inclined, wouldn't you want to complete your preflight duties in time to stand at the door during boarding process? You're setting the tone for a happy CORE 4 flight answering questions and comforting our guests.
Maybe the hour report should be reinstated. How DO we look at ourselves in the mirror? Shameful I say.