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A new report has serious concerns about pilot fatigue. The European Cockpit Association (ECA) a survey of nearly 7,200 pilots across 32 countries. It that exhaustion in the cockpit is a widespread and underreported problem. More than three-quarters of respondents said they had briefly off while an aircraft in the month before the survey. Almost a quarter of them they flying even when they were too tired. Furthermore, half said they had a flight when they should have themselves unfit for duty. Tiredness can from long working hours, insufficient rest, and unpredictable schedules.

The pilots were very frank in their answers to the survey questions. Many said they were reluctant to fatigue because they punishment or other negative reactions from their bosses. Captain Coen George, a director of the ECA, : "When pilots career consequences, fatigue unreported and the risk to the cockpit." Aviation safety experts say exhaustion can judgement, reaction times and prevent pilots from responding effectively to unexpected in-flight situations. The experts airlines to foster a culture in which pilots can report tiredness without fear of repercussions. Carriers should that passenger safety is their top priority.