Low cost airlines have transformed travel, making holidays abroad possible for millions of ordinary families. But what is the impact for the pilots and cabin crew who keep the show on the road?

We have heard concerns about flight time regulations, unrealistic rosters, and over-use of commanders’ discretion. We would like to find out more about the pressures of the job – and with that in mind we would like to hear from pilots, cabin crew, schedulers – anyone who works in the industry – about your experiences.

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