On the Airbus A380, crew rest is not just a spare jumpseat shrouded by a curtain, but rather an entirely dedicated sleeping space that has been built into the aircraft for the people working on your specific flight. On the long-haul sectors, airlines will roster large cabin teams and rotate them through planned breaks so that service remains consistent, and, more importantly, so that the crew stays alert for the moments that really matter, like turbulence, medical issues, diversions, or an evacuation.
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