Stop in for a cup of coffee

And maybe it was because it was a short flight. We climbed in elevation and then start our descent. We never did level out.
Depends on the flight plan but I know Indy to O’Hare is that way. If it’s a leer sized aircraft they may not have doors yet on them, It’s likely there is a size limit that says once an aircraft reaches a certain passenger count or size, the cockpit has to have a door.