Originally Posted by
redsox1918
This is a interesting post.
Last year I decided to shadow Mrs Sox during a back to back trip.
Why did you shadow here? Did she know that you were there? Were you in disguise? Am I old enough to know the truth?
Now - my hairbrush and i are coming into the argument.
One thing that has not been mentioned is that if there were not bunks - the crew would have to have seats set aside instead. Therefore, as we cannot put passengers up in the tail - we put crew as they are out of the way. Our friends at AA have strict rest times - all reputable airlines do this on Long Haul.
So - the bunks may sound like a "perk" - and in a way they are to be honest as they are far better than trying to doze in a seat.
We have for years taught at Lesson 1 at recruitment - this not not a difficult job but it is hard on you. Altitude, jet lag (chronic sometimes believe me), cabin air, change of temperatures at destination - they do take a toll.