
Depending on the aircraft (and fit-out by the airline), some rest areas have entertainment screens. Some pilot sleep areas come with private compartments (more significant than just the bunks provided to flight attendants), lights, first-class pillows and duvets, and even isolated temperature control. Dubai, UAE, 15 November 2016 Emirates has begun taking delivery of its new generation Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. For Airbus aircraft, it is located next to the cockpit above first class like Boeing.įor the bigger Airbus A380, the pilot rest is located above the cockpit door on the lower deck, but before where the second level cabin begins. Frankie: The A380 has a quieter cabin compared with other aircraft, especially during take-off and landing. It was taken during the inaugural flight of the MAS Superjumbo from Kuala Lumpu. What do passengers think about the A380 Frankie Liew, inflight manager at Singapore Airlines. A short Video of the Crew Rest Area onboard the first Malaysia Airlines A380. Photo: Getty Images On most long-haul aircraft types, there are some hidden areas, only accessible to the pilots and cabin crew. Oh, you are naughty Reply 20th Oct 2008, 22:28. The rest area has two personal storage lockers as well as 6 beds. Home Guides The Wonderful World Of Crew Rest Areas By Patricia Green Published The hidden areas on the aircraft where crew take their rest. Cabin Crew - Qantas A380 Cabin Crew Rest - Can anyone (who has actually been onboard the Qantas A380) tell us all what the cabin crew rest facilities are like Are they like the 8 bunk arrangement found on the B747 Log in Register Forums.


The specific location varies between aircraft, but for most designs from Boeing (the Boeing 777 and 787), there is a special compartment accessed by a ladder above the first two rows of first-class that has room for the pilots. On the lowest deck there’s a resting area for the cabin crew, with bunk beds and a private restroom. The crew rest area is located at the back of the plane on the first level. Insider looked around the crew rest area on Qatar Airways. And some planes come with secret compartments away from passengers for this. Thus, most long haul aircraft have a special rest area for the pilots, behind a generic electronically locked door at the front of the plane. Flight attendants are required to rest on long-haul journeys. Where do pilots sleep onboard long haul aircraft?
