June 10th - Crew fatigue on flights has hit the headlines
The boss of Wizz Air has told flight crew that too many of them are reporting fatigue. Simon Calder explains the backlash.
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast · The Independent
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Show Notes
Aviation, especially in Britain, is incredibly safe. When the boss of Wizz Air appeared to suggest too many of his people were staying away because of fatigue, there was an immediate outcry.
I've been talking to the leader of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) who says pilots and cabin crew who are fatigued should be supported.
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