'I'd rather two just in case, what if the pilot has a heart attack, or something goes wrong with the flight?' 9News
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However, airlines like Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa are working on a future with single-pilot operation. But some travellers at the Sydney Airport didn't seem convinced that the proposed change would be a good idea, when they spoke to"I'd rather two just in case, what if the pilot has a heart attack, or something goes wrong with the flight?" said another.
"I can't see how that will be significant when you consider the total operating costs of the airline," he said.
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