Getting on a plane? The scary figure you don't want to know - and it has now been revealed

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A survey of 7,200 pilots reports that more than 75% of them have experienced dozing or unplanned short sleep episodes during a flight due to fatigue. According to Arutz Sheva, the survey was conducted by the aviation consulting firm "Baines Simmons" in 32 countries.

According to Walla, the study was conducted among pilots across Europe, and raises concerns in the aviation industry. According to Channel 14, many pilots avoid reporting fatigue out of fear of professional consequences, and some report brief dozing episodes during flights.

According to Channel 14, the German pilots' association calls on companies and authorities to act on the issue.