Flight attendant sleeping nook?

April 6, 2011 2:53 PM

On a recent flight, I noticed flight attendants entering what I thought was a bathroom, but once I caught a glimpse of a very steep stairway--almost a ladder--that must go up to some sort of sleeping loft. I think the plane was a 777, but it could've been something else. I am intrigued (and jealous). Does anyone know what this loft looks like? Anyone ever been in one? Pics would be great.
posted by zardoz to Travel & Transportation (8 answers total)

Best answer: Here You Go
posted by empath at 2:56 PM on April 6, 2011

Best answer: It's called the "upper deck crewrest" on the 777: pics.
posted by holgate at 2:57 PM on April 6, 2011 [1 favorite]

This video has a picture of the pilots' rest facility - the place they go for a nap after takeoff.(*) The video pauses lovingly over the "max capacity 1" sign next to the bunk, although a commentator points out that the sign on the shower says "max capacity 2".

(*) Not really.
posted by Joe in Australia at 4:21 PM on April 6, 2011 [1 favorite]

" ... the pilots' rest facility - the place they go for a nap after takeoff ..."

So long as they don't use it before take-off ...
posted by GeeEmm at 4:50 PM on April 6, 2011

"So long as they don't use it before take-off ..."

I think during would be the most problematic.
posted by onya at 5:05 PM on April 6, 2011

That's awesome, I had no idea. I will be incredibly jealous on my next flight.
posted by you're a kitty! at 6:27 PM on April 6, 2011

Best answer: There seem to be some good cutaway diagrams here.
posted by tss at 6:43 PM on April 6, 2011 [2 favorites]

Response by poster: tss--those cutaways are so full of win.
posted by zardoz at 10:18 PM on April 6, 2011