SECRET 'capsule hotels' on planes left passengers stunned - you would never know they existed. Many holidaymakers are aware of restricted areas on board, such as the cockpit, but these hidden "secure" spaces left people shocked. Like in any job, staff manning flights require a break - but where they go might surprise you.
Crew are usually entitled to 10 per cent of the flight to rest - which would work out at about one-and-a-half hours per long-haul trip. It has really good curtains, you can adjust the temperature really well, there’s great ventilation, and it’s more soundproof They settle down in bunkers that have to measure at least 198cm by 76cm and have one cubic meter around them. On each aircraft the rest areas look different, and it also depends on how old the plane is.
United Airlines flight attendant, Susannah Carr, told CNN Travel : "They can be quite comfortable. “They have a padded mattress, an air vent to keep the air circulating and temperature controls so you can keep it cooler or warmer, and we’re provided with linens, usually similar to the ones used in business class on our international flights." But, she did admit they "might be a little tight" for those on the taller side.
And, the stewardess revealed waking up from a nap mid-flight "can be a really harsh experience sometimes". When asked how they hold up compared to the comfort of First Class seats, Susannah said while the bunks are wider, there's not the same headspace or privacy. She added how .
