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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals little-known spot where cabin crew sleep on planes
A flight attendant has shared the little-known resting place for cabin crew on long-haul plane journeys - and social media users have been left seriously impressed. Charlie Silver, who works as cabin crew for TUI, gave viewers a closer look at the cozy sleeping quarters in a TikTok video recently uploaded to her account, @silvercharlie. In the clip, captioned 'Sleeping at 40,000ft in the sky,' the UK-based flight attendant revealed cabin crew are able to doze off in specifically formulated bunk beds located above the main cabin. The hidden beds, often referred to as crew rest compartments, provide a dedicated space for rest during long-haul flights, ensuring crew members are refreshed and energised for their duties. They're usually designed with multiple bunks, stacked vertically, to accommodate several crew members and pilots simultaneously, though they normally take turns rotating. While some compartments are basic, others may offer a range of features, such as privacy curtains, reading lights, storage space, in-flight entertainment systems and even climate control. In the clip, Charlie can seen climbing into the bunk and demonstrating how she gets ready for a much-needed snooze. She starts by fitting a freshly washed and ironed sheet onto the mattress, before placing down three small pillows. The flight attendant then unfolds a blue fleece blanket, unties her neckerchief and hair tie and settles under the covers before fastening a seatbelt over the lower half of her body. Over 300 viewers flocked to the comments to share their thoughts, with many calling for the space to be offered to passengers. One person wrote: 'I'd pay good money to have one of these instead of a normal seat,' while another exclaimed, 'This is so cool!!!' Another said, 'Crew unable to sleep should do a sideline renting out to passengers. I'd love to lie down on a long haul flight,' while a fourth gushed, 'This looks so cosy!' Others were left baffled by the compartment's existence, as one quizzed: 'Why have I travelled long haul millions of times with TUI and never knew about these?' Another asked, 'Been on a TUI 787 many times, where on earth is this located on the plane?!?!' to which the flight attendant disclosed: 'People always think it's a toilet.' Meanwhile, a former flight attendant has shared his top tips for surviving economy travel and the one popular item he would never bring on board. Marcus Daniels, 35, left the aviation industry in 2019 after five years of working on countless domestic and international flights. Over 300 viewers flocked to the comments to share their thoughts, with many calling for the space to be offered to passengers Although his cabin crew days are behind him, Mr Daniels still enjoys travelling and has mastered his approach to long-haul flights. His number one piece of advice: 'Be very mindful of what you're bringing onboard'. 'There's nothing worse than being the last passenger onboard, opening up all the lockers and realising there's no space to put your bag,' he said. 'Overpacking just adds more stress to you, staff and other passengers. It's too much drama and chaos. When I travel I have my small roller bag and a little side bag I can put under the seat in front of me. That's it. No pillow, no big jacket.'
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals trick to get you more space on long-haul flights
Air travel, for the most part, is an exciting experience. But for the majority of plane passengers who fly economy, the lack of space is arguably the most stressful element. However, one flight attendant has shared her top tip to help free up more space for those enduring a long flight in standard cabin seats. Charlie Silver, who works as cabin crew for TUI, revealed in a TikTok video a button hidden on aisle seat armrests that enables them to be lifted up and pushed back. In the clip, shared to her page @silvercharlie in 2023, she can be seen demonstrating from an aisle seat how the armrest doesn't lift up as seamlessly as the others in the row do. Sliding her hand towards the back underside of the armrest, near the hinge, the UK-based flight attendant pushed a button that released it from its position, allowing it to be pushed back out of the way. The hidden button is primarily an accessibility feature for passengers needing assistance to board or exit, but it can also improve comfort for all on board. It not only provides extra space on aisle seats, but it makes it easier for people in each row to get in and out of their seats when they need to stretch their legs or use the lavatory. Sliding her hand towards the back underside of the armrest, near the hinge, the UK-based flight attendant pushed a button that released it from its position, allowing it to be pushed back out of the way However, it's generally advised to keep the armrest down during takeoff and landing, and passengers are warned to be mindful of the trolley cart as it can potentially hit an arm or leg as it's being wheeled through the aisle. In a follow-up comment, Charlie added that the button is located under armrests on 'most aircraft types.' Hundreds of viewers claimed they hadn't been aware of the button's existence and expressed their gratitude for the tip. One person wrote, 'Nah! Needed to see this at the beginning of the year! Why's it so hidden,' while another commented, 'THANKS FOR MAKING THIS!!!!!' A third added: 'I wish I knew about this 3 months ago when I had 6 flights when I went to South Africa.' However, one person warned, 'The flight attendants always make me put it down,' while another said, 'Watch out for chewies (chewing gum), my brother accidentally touched one.' It comes as one flight attendant revealed the holiday hotspot with the worst passengers. Kristina Galvydyte, 32, shared a harrowing story of an altercation that took place at 30,000 feet – declaring it the most traumatic flight of her career. Over 400 viewers claimed they hadn't been aware of the button's existence and expressed their gratitude for the tip It involved three groups on stag dos – outnumbering the four members of cabin crew. 'It was just absolute chaos, they were screaming,' Kristina told The Telegraph, 'Imagine a night out in any British town at midnight on a Friday. It was like that.' Of course, this wasn't a post-boozing brawl spilling out of a pub – it was mid-flight, on the way from Edinburgh to Alicante, in southeastern Spain. She shared that one group on board became 'verbally abusive' after cracking into their duty-free drinks – something that is prohibited. Following this, a fracas began when another group 'took offence', according to The Telegraph.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
TUI air hostess shares little-known rest space used by crew on long haul flights
While passengers typically sleep in their seats on long-haul flights, few know where the cabin crew rest - but a TUI flight attendant has offered a rare behind-the-scenes look A TUI air hostess has lifted the curtain on a little-known aspect of aviation by showing where cabin crew staff sleep on long haul flights. Experienced travellers will be well-versed in the hierarchy of airline seating from economy to first class, with the latter two offering flat-bed luxury. However, for some passengers it's a mystery as to where the flight attendants rest during these lengthy journeys. Charlie Silver, an air hostess with TUI, took to TikTok to give a glimpse into the resting place for staff onboard planes. In her video, she walks through a hidden door near the galley and climbs a ladder to a snug sleeping area above the main cabin. She reveals: "This is our crew bunks and we have six of these little beds located on our 787 Dreamliners." She goes onto describe how each crew member receives a 'bunk kit' for their break, complete with a pillowcase, mattress topper, and blanket. Charlie admits that making up these compact beds isn't straightforward due to the cramped conditions. The flight attendant shared: "Some crew can't sleep up here but even if you're not going to sleep sometimes it's just a nice little escape from everyone. "I, personally, can sleep and I think it's just the sound of the plane that just soothes me." Ensuring her safety, she always fastens her seatbelt over the blanket in case of any unexpected turbulence. The bunks also usually come with reading lights for convenience. Charlie further revealed that these snug spaces are where crew members can "have a little nap at 40,000 feet somewhere across the Atlantic". After take-off, rest periods are scheduled and rotated among the crew to ensure everyone gets a chance to recharge. As per Cabin Crew Wings, on flights ranging from 8 to 12 hours, staff might be allocated an hour or two for their rest break. On ultra-long-haul flights (those exceeding 12 hours), they are often given up to four hours to rejuvenate and be ready to help passengers. Cabin Crew 24 reveals that passengers "rarely know about these spaces as they are often hidden from view". Despite being compact, these compartments provide enough comfort for crew members during their breaks. They come equipped with essentials like privacy curtains and ventilation systems. The website also emphasises that rest for cabin crew is a "critical part of ensuring the safety and efficiency of the flight". This is because the onboard staff have numerous responsibilities, including handling emergencies and providing customer service. Charlie's TikTok video, offering a peek into where TUI cabin crew members catch some shut-eye, has garnered more than 30,000 likes and nearly 200 comments. One person remarked: "I'd pay good money to have one of these instead of a normal seat." Another chimed in: "Gosh I'd feel very claustrophobic." A third expressed their astonishment, saying: "Why have I travelled long haul millions of times with TUI and never knew about these." Meanwhile, a fourth commented: "Been on a TUI 787 many times, where on Earth is this located on the plane?!?!" To which Charlie responded: "At the back most people think it's a toilet!"
