Now, with the introduction of single-aisle aircraft with longer range and with flights of up to eleven hours, the strategy ...

On flights exceeding 13–14 hours, airlines are required to provide designated rest areas for both pilots and cabin crew.

This article gives detail on the rest areas available to 747-8 crew members, before comparing them with the A380.

An airplane captain and crew asleep on board. On long-haul flights, airlines use extra crew and scheduled rest rotations to keep flight attendants alert, with part of the team always available in the ...

Travelers are often used to getting their ZZZs on long-haul flights when the cabin lights are dimmed and most entertainment screens go dark. But have you ever wondered where the cabin crew working on ...

Long-haul flights necessitate dedicated crew rest areas on widebody aircraft and additional relief pilots to ensure continuous operational safety while primary crews rest. Crew rest protocols ensure ...

Long-haul flights can feel daunting for both passengers and cabin crew. But while travellers can sit and put their feet up, ...

Travelling on a long-haul flight can feel exhausting, but with all the on-board entertainment and round-the-clock meals, then ...

Diehl Aviation plans to unveil a long-range version of its existing crew rest compartment (shown) for narrowbodies. Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in ...