https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-pilots-are-accidentally-falling-asleep-in-the-cockpitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-pilots-are-accidentally-falling-asleep-in-the-cockpithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-pilots-are-accidentally-falling-asleep-in-the-cockpit#u168988Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:39:02 +0000A significant majority of European pilots report experiencing fatigue and falling asleep while on duty. According to various sources, between 75% to 77% of pilots admit to dozing off or fighting sleep during flights. This issue is attributed to gruelling workloads and inadequate rest. The problem raises concerns about air travel safety.Why it mattersThe issue of pilot fatigue has significant implications for air travel safety. Pilots are responsible for the lives of hundreds of passengers, and fatigue can impair their ability to react and make critical decisions. The European Cockpit Associati