Sorry, but I’m not sure what that has to do with anything?
I think it does.
Read the article. He played the card.
I do know from experience getting out of your seat during taxing is a huge deal. I once got to keep my seat on the seat. Went to the restroom while at the gate, couldn’t take care of business quickly enough and was told to stay seated right there until the fasten seatbelt sign was turned off.