Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I'm fairly certain I've seen the CA/FO disembark while passengers are still present. I know I've seen them arrive after boarding has begun. So I don't think it's technically their responsibility.
The flight attendants, on the other hand...
I most certainly have seen flight deck crew disembark while passengers are present. A few months ago a captain pushed by me to exit saying, “I’m In a hurry”. I was seated upfront. I frequently see the crew from my flight end up at Canada Customs shortly after I get there.