Passengers left in shock: 'Is there a pilot onboard?'

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Passengers on a FlySafair plane might have been left quite shocked after an announcement asked whether there was another pilot onboard. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, explained that the captain of flight FA711 began feeling unwell while preparing for descent.

31 Jan 2025 12AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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