See the pilot and crew rest areas of a Boeing 777-300
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Here is a little oddment which doesn’t really fit into one of the Air New Zealand profile pieces that I am running throughout September.
When I was touring their 777-300 at Heathrow, I was allowed to go into the pilot rest area. It was fascinating.
Inside the cockpit is a set of stairs. Climb up and this is what you see:
Each pilot has their own relaxation seat. Out of shot is a TV monitor for each seat so they can watch the IFE.
Also out of shot, behind the curtain, is a mattress for each pilot where they can choose to sleep. I found it a little claustrophobic, to be honest!
Meanwhile, this is where the off duty cabin crew get to sleep:
A bunk bed in an equally dark corridor in the belly of the aircraft!
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