Originally Posted by
imverge
I believe this action to be illegal and can’t understand why TAP would allow this serious security breach to happen.
As in most countries around the world, this is absolutely not illegal and up to the captain's discretion.
Originally Posted by
imverge
I am certain it's against TAP corporate policy for security reasons, especially during take-off and landing.
It is not.
Originally Posted by
imverge
I have heard of a FAA term called Sterile Cockpit when below 10,000FT.
You need to look up the jurisdiction of the FAA.
Originally Posted by
NYTA
Not sure about Portuguese aviation law but in most countries that sort of thing is at the Captain's discretion.
This is indeed the case in Portugal.
Originally Posted by
Ldnn1
Whether or not there are any grounds for complaint I don't know.
There isn't. I certainly hope no authority wastes time on this. ANAC is swamped enough as it is.
Originally Posted by
imverge
I consider a security breach and if this is something that is allowed on TAP. I won't use them again. SIMPLE.
Good riddance. Just so you know, I've been invited to the cockpit on LH before, thus you should also include them on your list. In addition, AF regularly invites members of the French parliament and government to the cockpit, so you should probably stop flying with them as well.