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Batik Air pilots fell asleep

How could this happen?
On Sunday, a Batik Air plane from Jakarta to Makassar, Indonesia, had to return to Jakarta after the pilots fell asleep. The plane was carrying 141 passengers and seven crew members. The incident occurred about 30 minutes after takeoff when both pilots fell asleep. The plane was on autopilot, and the cabin crew were unable to wake the pilots. The plane continued flying for another 45 minutes before the cabin crew were able to wake the pilots. The pilots then turned the plane around and returned to Jakarta.

Batik Air has apologized for the incident and has launched an investigation. The airline has also suspended the two pilots.

Why did the pilots fall asleep?
There are a number of possible reasons why the pilots fell asleep. One possibility is that they were tired. The flight from Jakarta to Makassar is a long one, and the pilots may have been working long hours. Another possibility is that the pilots were taking medication that made them drowsy. A third possibility is that there was a problem with the plane's oxygen system, which may have caused the pilots to become hypoxic.

What could have happened?
If the pilots had not woken up, the plane could have crashed. This would have been a disaster, with the potential to kill all 141 passengers and seven crew members.

What is Batik Air doing to prevent this from happening again?
Batik Air has said that it is taking a number of steps to prevent this from happening again. These steps include:

* Reviewing the airline's fatigue management program
* Providing additional training to pilots on the importance of staying awake during flights
* Installing a system that will monitor the pilots' oxygen levels
* Conducting a thorough investigation into the incident

What can you do to stay safe?
If you are flying on Batik Air, there are a few things you can do to stay safe. These things include:

* Making sure that you are well-rested before your flight
* Avoiding taking medication that can make you drowsy
* Being aware of the symptoms of hypoxia, such as dizziness, confusion, and shortness of breath
* Noticing if your pilots is sleeping.
* Report it to the cabin crew.

If you have any concerns about the safety of your flight, you should not hesitate to contact the cabin crew.