Manchester Airport-based airline Jet2 has been criticised by the pilots' union for refusing to recognise concerns about pilots' 'fatigue and stress'.
The British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) said the airline's rostering practices were 'not sustainable', could impact pilot health and result in a 'clear impact on safety'. The union and the airline have been at loggerheads since at least 2015 over how pilot hours are managed. The airline has so far not responded.
In a statement, BALPA said it was 'dismayed' the airline was refusing to recognise its pilots' concerns 'about fatigue and stress caused by roster disruption'. The airline's pilots have asked the airline to 'agree meaningful safety protections for their rosters', according to BALPA.
