Most long haul aircraft have bunk beds available for both the Pilots and Cabin Crew. These are generally hidden out of view from passengers. If no bunks are available, commercial passenger seats in business or first class are set aside for the pilots to ensure a good standard of rest can be achieved.

Under 2026 aviation regulations, pilots are allowed to sleep in the passenger cabin (including First or Business Class) only if the aircraft does not have a dedicated Crew Rest Compartment (CRC). On long-haul flights with "augmented crews" (3 or 4 pilots), sleep is mandatory to prevent fatigue. A supportive peer "bunk" insight: most large jets like the A350 or 787 have hidden "bunk rooms" above the ceiling. However, if these are unavailable or the flight is a medium-haul "heavy" operation, a specific seat in First Class will be blocked out with a curtain for pilot rest. This is not a "luxury perk" but a safety requirement; at least one or two pilots must always be awake at the controls while their colleagues take their scheduled "bunk rest" to ensure they are sharp for the critical landing phase.