Pilots on flights need to ensure safety by eating different meals to mitigate risks from foodborne illness like salmonella or E. coli. While regulations from the FAA ensure at least two pilots are present in the flight deck, many airlines enforce rules preventing pilots from sharing meals. This is crucial during long-haul flights to ensure that if one pilot suffers from food poisoning, the other remains unaffected to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft, highlighting the importance of safety protocols in aviation.
"Pilots are required to eat different meals on the flight in case one meal is compromised. That way, only one pilot will be affected, and the other can continue safely to the destination."
"The FAA requires airlines to have at least two pilots on commercial aircraft at all times. Long-haul flights often require a third or even a fourth pilot due to strict regulations limiting flying hours."
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