A third of European pilots fall asleep during flight operations despite being fatigued

Updated 2026-10-28 · told from many outlets at once

Most European airline pilots report fatigue, with many flying while too tired, insufficient rest, or unfit, and some concealing their condition.

• Three-quarters of pilots experienced micro-sleep during flights in the last four weeks.
• Twenty-four percent of respondents admitted to flying when unfit.
• The European Cockpit Association conducted a survey of pilots.

Outlets: 444.hu, BioBioChile, Der Tagesspiegel, HVG, Libération, RTP Notícias

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