It will be a big day for passenger aviation in Europe when there is a hull loss + widespread death at any well known airline. If the subsequent report blames fatigue - even obliquely - there will be hell to pay. The whole health and safety mafia will feel mandated to get into aviation and fatigue is their easiest and most powerful entry point.
Doctors, lorry drivers, train and tube operators, Air Trafficers; all are required by law to work fewer hours with more rest than the pilots of airliners. The logic and the media impetus from mass funerals will be overwhelming.
Which leaves one frustrated that the authorities do not prempt and prevent the whole sorry scenario. Lets face it - the industry is overdue for another big one in Europe after many close calls.
Cheers
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Last edited by Wee Weasley Welshman; 16th Sep 2004 at 14:15.