Over the last year, large numbers of pilot were evicted from their jobs. Those that remained suffered issues with their cognitive functions or general health.
Mechanics, Engineers and Controllers were also decimated in number due to the downturn in travel as well as vaccine mandates.
Now, with countries and travel opening up, the flight industry is being stretched to the limits. A scan in the news for flight incidents reveals an unusual number of strange occurrences.
According to Heinrich's pyramid, every 300 near misses would result in 30 minor accidents, which would result in 1 serious accident.
Please don't travel. Stay home with your loved ones. Don't get on a plane.
I wouldn't dream of it. I travelled for 1 1/2 years to 65 cities across America. Many, many flights, and except for some delays (American), all was well. Now, pilots dying in mid-air. No thank you. I'm good sitting in the middle of the woods with my dogs.