B747 Crew Sleeping Quarters
 

Can any crew shed any light on what the sleeping area in the tail of a B747 is like? Is like the sleeping space on a long distance coach? I dont recall ever seeing any photographs etc.

btw did you know that the B747 got its 'Jumbo' nickname from an elephant called Mumbo Jumbo? The description 'Jumbo' was only termed after this large creature and wasn't in useage beforehand, as a description of size.

A few examples

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Unite...422/1859596/M/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Unite...422/1802098/M/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Qanta...-ER/1709495/M/

Thanks

Wow, I didnt think it was that spacious, its more like a room than the cupboard size I had envisaged.

I've been in one of the sleeping areas, the photo makes it look a bit more spacious than it actually is. There are a few different layouts so they can vary on different aircraft.

The area I visited wasn't very high, I couldn't stand-up I had to crouch to walk around, it's also quite chilly and as it is in the tail it's subject to turbulence; however, for the purposes of having somewhere to lie down and rest for a few hours it ticks that box.

Can the crew be in them (technically) for takeoff and landing? I.e. is that allowed by the FAA? Seems like 2 bunks take up about the same space as 1 CW seat...

Why do FAs need to sleep onboard??? What's the longest possible flight time - 12 hours? Ok, it's a long shift, but not an unrealistic one.

when you say 'take off' do you mean when the aircraft leaves the tarmac or reaches the mile high:eek:

No they cannot be used during take-off and landing.

Who mentioned sleep? I can very rarely sleep in the bunks.It is beneficial to get your feet up though on your break. People in other jobs get breaks don't they?

Spot on...when I was VCCing, probably never got more than 30 mins sleep on a longhaul flight, but it was nice to get the tie and shoes off...sit in one of the seats in the crew rest area, read the paper and just chill out for a bit.

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Yep, lunch breaks at least. Sometimes tea break, cigarette breaks, etc. Numerous cups of coffee, etc whilst working at your desk.

Not sure why people love to knock those who work in aviation. :confused:

Sure, I've worked 12 hours shifts in different jobs, but never been provided a bed for any rest. Think about factory workers who are on their feet for 12 hours doing boring tasks, they tend not to have sleeping quarters.

Well, being at altitude can bring on nasty swollen ankles and feet when your on your feet for hours.

We don't ALWAYS get a bunk, and I whole heartedly apologise for all the times I've used it. :rolleyes:

PS, when we DO have bunks, it is the only place we have to go to get 'away' from 'the office' so to speak.
Other jobs I've had, we had a staff canteen, or a kitchen, somewhere to go, to be away from customers.

Thank you for the apology!

Thankyou. :)

because they can? ;)