Wood/Trees
The key issue here is not how to remove the incapacitated pilot from the controls, it is why such events should take place. Admittedly a fatal incapacitation can always happen, albeit rarely.
With the prevailing exhaustion levels amongst EY/EK/QR long-haul crew, I wonder what consideration the airline management give to the increased risks of in-flight problems. The East-West rostering is at times inhumane, according to my contacts in all 3 companies. I also wonder how much the airlines are concerned about staff health....
And why all the widespread condolences and commiserations to all and sundry? What if the guy was an unpleasant s.o.b? It has been written many times before, but there is no need for half the contributors to send condolences to people they do not have the slightest connection with. Perhaps pprune should have a Condolences section for those that feel the need to express themselves.