here's what AFX says
BASEL (AFX) - Swiss International Air Lines said it has disciplined and suspended 52 pilots who fly for its Saab 2000 operations after they questioned cockpit safety levels in a letter to management.
The carrier also hired experts to review the pilots' flying ability.
'Following a positive assessment of their flying skills, these pilots will be re-integrated into flight operations,' the airline said in a statement issued overnight.
Swiss said it will do all it can to minimise the impact of the decision on flight operations.
'While Swiss takes the statements made in the letter seriously, the safety of its Saab 2000 operations out of Basel is guaranteed at all times,' it added.
The Saab 2000 operation comprises 72 pilots staffing a fleet of seven aircraft out of Basel.