I used to have to fly every week about 8 months a year and did it for about 10 years. I definitely have flown with a Monk and when I was younger I would have gone nuts, but as older I'd be just like the guy who sells the extension cords.
The flight attendant reminded me of the few FAs that would just make up rules and say it was a FAA regulation to wield power but then break the rules by drinking.
The acting was spot on by all. I was never a Tim Daly fan so his cameo didn't move me.
And Monk is Monk which is great.