A flight carrying almost 200 passengers was met by emergency services after the copilot reportedly fainted in midair

By Business Insider | Jul 29, 2024 at 05:49 AM EST

An easyJet flight from Luton to Lisbon had to be met by paramedics due to a sick pilot. The incident highlighted the importance of having two pilots for safety. This situation underscores the ongoing debate over single-pilot operations in the aviation industry.

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