Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work

European airline pilots are flying while extremely fatigued, with almost a quarter reporting they are too tired to work safely. This is according to a report by the European Cockpit Association, which surveyed nearly 7,200 captains and first officers. The pilots cited pressure to extend working hours and fear of penalties for declaring themselves unfit to fly as reasons for their fatigue. This raises concerns about the safety of European air travel, which could have implications for the aviation industry and potentially impact airline stocks.

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Pilots are under pressure to work long hours and fear penalties for reporting fatigue. This can lead to accidents and safety risks, affecting the airline industry and its customers.

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