Over-tired pilots who fall asleep on duty are putting passenger safety at risk, MPs have been told.
Rob Hunter of the British Airline Pilots' Association said fatigue levels should be measured before flights to help alleviate the problem.
But "intense" competition by airlines to raise profits made this less likely, the transport committee heard.
Transport Secretary Theresa Villiers said overall safety would improve as a result of changes to be made soon. Full story...
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Rob Hunter of the British Airline Pilots' Association said fatigue levels should be measured before flights to help alleviate the problem.
But "intense" competition by airlines to raise profits made this less likely, the transport committee heard.
Transport Secretary Theresa Villiers said overall safety would improve as a result of changes to be made soon. Full story...
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