Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:11am on 11 Mar 2024,Monday International
Indonesia's Batik Air faces investigation as both pilots on a January flight fell asleep for 28 minutes mid-air. The 32-year-old pilot, fatigued from caring for newborn twins, asked the co-pilot to take control, who also dozed off due to childcare responsibilities. Though the Airbus A320 briefly veered off course, all 153 onboard landed safely. Medical tests showed normal results, but the incident prompts scrutiny on crew rest quality. Authorities reprimand Batik Air, emphasizing the need for improved rest management. The airline asserts commitment to safety. This follows a 2019 emergency landing by the same carrier.
