Why This Airline Gives Pilots At Least 3 Horizontal Hours Of Sleep On Its Longest Flights

One of the most surprising things about a Singapore Airlines ultra-long-haul flight is not something passengers can see. A second shift of crew is asleep above their heads while the cabin carries on as if nothing has changed. Trays are cleared, lights are dimmed, and somewhere behind a curtain, a person responsible for your safety is deliberately relaxing for work! The airline does not leave that to chance, either: its pilots are guaranteed at least three hours of sleep lying fully flat.