A flight attendant has given a glimpse into where cabin crew rest during long-haul flights, sharing a video on TikTok that shows the cramped sleeping quarters. Connor Meecham, a British crew member, posted footage of the tiny space with a curtain, where he stores his belongings and sleeps in his uniform.
In the video, Connor explained his routine: 'Making my bed, sleeping for two hours, waking up and then serving 200 breakfasts 10 minutes just after I woke up.' When asked by a follower whether he has to sleep in his uniform, he replied: 'It depends how long I get! If it's 45 minutes or something I'll just try and have a nap fully clothed but if it's over 2 hours I'll get completely changed and into comfies.'
Another TikTok user asked about the risk of turbulence disturbing his sleep. Connor responded: 'It happens quite a lot… obviously it's not as bad that you'd go flying out your bunk! I love a little bit of turbulence whilst I'm trying to sleep like a baby being cradled.'
Fellow crew members also chimed in, with one saying: 'This is why first break isn't that bad, nothing worse than waking up straight into breakfast service!' Connor agreed, adding: 'Obsessed with first [break].' Another flight attendant shared: 'The worst is the way home night flight and you wake up thinking you are in your own bed... then realise.'
Connor's 24,000 followers were fascinated by the insight, with one commenting: 'As someone who is absolutely petrified of flying, this fascinates me.' Others noted the contrast between the glamorous image of the job and the reality of sleeping in tight quarters.
