Omerta above the clouds

With the increase of cheap flights and the rise of low-cost airlines, the number of 'atypical' contracts has also been growing. Pilots and cabin crew with this type of contract have a weaker legal position, making them more likely to continue working when they are too ill or tired. Based on dozens of testimonies, Zembla investigates the working conditions of pilots and cabin crew members working for European budget airlines. Who pays the price for cheap tickets, and who guards the safety of the European airspace?