Hidden above the front section of the 787 are two bunks for pilots, who are required to rotate out of the cockpit after a typical 8 to 12 hour stint driving the plane. Another set of six bunks, known as the "romper room," are for flight attendants.
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| 787 Dreamliner has sleeping quarters for crew, - Mile High Club? |
| 2009-12-16 |
Hidden above the front section of the 787 are two bunks for pilots, who are required to rotate out of the cockpit after a typical 8 to 12 hour stint driving the plane. Another set of six bunks, known as the "romper room," are for flight attendants. |
| Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC |
| #4 Enterprising sorts never needed such arrangements before. Just sayin'. |
| Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie 2009-12-16 23:40 |
| #3 When your range is 8500 nautical miles, you better have a place to rest. Even after a romp. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2009-12-16 22:23 |
| #2 I wonder if the flight attendents will supplement their income renting out that space. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2009-12-16 19:13 |
| #1 I surprised they didn't try to cram more passengers into that space. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-12-16 17:27 |