Holy shit - Victor Ganata

Wow. - John (bird whisperer)

Damn. - Kristin

I guess that's one downside of locking cockpit doors. - John (bird whisperer)

That's awful. - Andrew C (✔)

I don't know how they'll confirm it but it definitely explains the lack of a distress call, the lack of veering off course, and the controlled 8 minute descent - Victor Ganata

I read this morning that European rules are different than the U.S. rules about cockpit occupancy. In the U.S., when either the pilot or copilot leaves the cockpit for a break (such as a bathroom visit), a flight attendant is required to take the seat. But the European airline rules do allow a single cockpit occupant for short breaks. My guess is that they'll adopt the U.S. rules after this crash. - Stephen Mack

Norwegian air has already announced that they'll require two people in the cockpit at all times. I don't think it was something previously followed. - Jenny H.

Why? Kill yourself. Sure. But why kill all those other people? - Todd Hoff

Oh, wow. How awful. - Jennifer Dittrich