Pilots Are Flying Fatigued. Most of Them Don't Know It.

Your Pilots Are Flying Fatigued. Most of Them Don't Know It.

Poor sleep is the problem. This is the fix.

Pilot Program

The Sleep Kit

$780 $299
per pilot / year
62% OFF

✔ 1-year supply of mouth tape per pilot
✔ 1-year supply of nose strips per pilot
✔ 1-year supply of nasal sticks per pilot
✔ Premium Sleep Mask included
✔ 2 Storage Tins per kit
✔ Clinically studied to increase deep sleep by 45.4%
✔ Medical-grade, non-toxic, hypoallergenic materials

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Pilot Program Orders Welcome

Hostage Tape has been adopted by NFL players, college athletic programs, and professional performance staff. Over 51 million strips have been sold because the results are real and the science is sound. Now we are bringing that same protocol to the people whose readiness matters most.

Alex Neist, Founder

The Problem: Your Pilots Are Not Recovering Between Flights

50%

Of commercial airline pilots are at risk for insomnia and fatigue, according to a study of 344 pilots using validated clinical screening tools.

Source: Alzehairi et al. 2021, Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance

59%

Of pilots experience significant daytime sleepiness. 35% have clinically relevant sleep problems.

Source: Published pilot fatigue research, Psychsafety.com / Examining the impact of sleep, 2025

17.2%

Of commercial pilots screened positive for high-risk obstructive sleep apnea in a clinical study. OSA rates in pilots range from 17% to over 70% depending on the study population.

Source: Alzehairi et al. 2021; ResearchGate pilot OSA studies

The FAA has formal protocols for obstructive sleep apnea in pilots because untreated sleep disorders are a documented aviation safety risk.

Pilots are among the most sleep-disrupted professionals in the world. Crossing time zones, irregular report times, overnight layovers, and back-to-back duty periods make quality sleep structurally difficult. Half of commercial airline pilots are at risk for insomnia or fatigue. More than half experience significant daytime sleepiness. 17.2% screened positive for high-risk obstructive sleep apnea. Most do not know they have it. Fatigue in the cockpit degrades reaction time, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure. Hostage Tape keeps the airway nasal during sleep, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and increasing deep sleep. In a clinical study, users saw a 45.4% increase in deep sleep. 84% reported better sleep quality. 86% woke up feeling more rested. No prescription. No device. No behavioral overhaul. It works in a hotel room, a crew rest facility, or at home.

Sources: Alzehairi et al. 2021, Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance; Coombes et al. 2020, Accident Analysis and Prevention

The Clinically Validated Solution

A complete sleep readiness protocol. No prescription. No device. No behavioral overhaul.

Annual Pilot Sleep Kit - Recovery Starts Here

51M+

MOUTH TAPES SOLD

Over 51 million Hostage Tape mouth tapes have been sold. Trusted by Special Operations human performance programs, elite athletes, and now commercial aviation professionals.

45.4%

MORE DEEP SLEEP

Hostage Tape users saw a 45.4% increase in deep sleep ratings. Deep sleep is when cortisol resets, cardiovascular repair happens, and the body actually recovers from demanding schedules and irregular duty periods.

84%

IMPROVED SLEEP QUALITY

84% reported better sleep quality. For pilots, that translates to faster recovery between flights, clearer decision-making under pressure, and sharper performance on every departure.

78%

REDUCED OR STOPPED SNORING

78% of Hostage Tape users reported a reduction or complete stop in snoring. Snoring signals a disrupted airway that prevents full recovery. Nasal breathing fixes the root cause.

1. Mouth Tape

The foundation of the protocol. Keeps the mouth sealed during sleep, forcing nasal breathing all night. Reduces snoring, increases deep sleep by 45.4%, and lowers cortisol so your pilots actually recover between flights. Works in a hotel room, a crew rest facility, or at home.

2. Nose Strips

Opens the nasal passages from the outside, reducing airflow resistance so pilots can breathe deeply through the nose all night. Especially effective for pilots with larger builds or deviated septums from years of pressurized cabin exposure.

3. Nasal Sticks

An all-natural menthol, essential oil, and mint inhaler. Use it before bed to clear the airway instantly. No drugs, no chemicals. Clears the nasal passage in seconds.

4. Premium Sleep Mask

Light is the enemy of deep sleep, especially in hotel rooms and crew rest facilities. Blocks 100% of light with a contoured, zero-pressure design that does not touch the eyes. Completes the full sleep protocol.

How Pilot Groups Order

Ordering for your pilot group or union program is straightforward. We work with pilot associations, airline wellness programs, and individual flight operations departments to structure orders that fit your program.