Where do flight attendants sleep on long-haul?

Where do flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights? You'd never know it's there – the entrance is made to look like a toilet door – but hidden above the back section of economy is a humble space where flight attendants sleep.



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  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
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  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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They're not glamorous, but they're very comfortable, with padded bunks and sometimes even in-flight entertainment! With 14- to 18-hour flights no longer unusual, pilots and cabin crew have legally mandated rest times —and airlines also realise that a rested, refreshed crew member is a happy crew member.

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The longest flight in the world by distance is New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) on Singapore Airlines clocking in at 9,537 miles. What plane can fly the farthest in the world? The current record for the longest-distance commercial flight is held by a Boeing 777-200LR.

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In general, an additional and non-training flight time is required between the private pilot license (35-40 flight hours) and the commercial pilot license (minimum requirements are 200-250 hours).”

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You can overfly this 100-hour limit by up to 10 hours, but only to reposition the aircraft for its required 100-hour inspection.

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Specifically, pick a window seat on the left side of the aircraft. These seats are usually off-center, making leaning up against the side of the plane more comfortable. A bulkhead seat is also a great option because you don't have to worry about anyone reclining into your space.

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“If you're landing when people are awake in the middle of the day, that's what you want to do, too. Sleep as much as you can on the plane,” she says. “If you're going to be landing at night, do your best to stay awake on the plane and sleep at your destination.”

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Flight attendants on long-haul flights are provided with spaces to rest. Here's a photo of the crew rest area on a Boeing 787. Crew rest areas exist on all airplanes, but what these rest areas look like depends on the airline, aircraft and the length of the flight.

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A flight attendant showed what their hidden bedrooms look like on a Boeing 787. Most Boeing 787 Dreamliners have a set of secret stairs hidden behind a passcode-protected door. According to Insider, the staircase leads to a room, usually above the cockpit or first-class area, that is windowless and cramped.

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Upon landing, flight attendants must remain stationed at exits and monitor the airplane and cabin as passengers disembark the plane.

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Before your flight, keep an eye on the seat map to see if there are any empty rows you can claim last minute.
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  7. Pack an eye mask.


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It is not uncommon for regional pilot schedules to have four-day trip sequences with 12 flights that are worth roughly 18 hours. Assuming a regional pilot flies four of these trips per month for 12 months, it gets them just about to the legal maximum of 1,000 hours for the year.

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The Loganair Westray to Papa Westray route is the shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world. Flights on the route are scheduled for one and a half minutes, and actual flying time is closer to one minute. The record for the fastest flight is 53 seconds.

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#1. London Heathrow - Santiago (BA250/251)
  • Direct distance: 11,632 km (7,228 miles)
  • Average duration outbound: 13 hours and 51 minutes.
  • Average flight duration inbound: 13 hours and 16 minutes.
  • Aircraft type currently used: Boeing 787-9.


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Island hopping: Loganair flight LM711 is acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the world's shortest scheduled passenger flight for its below two-minute connection between two Scottish islands. Kirkwall Airport: Visitors typically board the flight at Kirkwall on Mainland Island, the capital of the Orkney Islands.

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“The captain is responsible for ensuring that, wherever possible, the operating pilots eat different in-flight meals,” said a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson. “If both pilots request the same meal, the cabin crew must bring this to the attention of the captain who will approve or deny the request.”

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Snacks are available on flights over 1,300 miles, about 3 hours or more. Selections may vary and limited quantities are available.

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Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

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