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> Airbus typically places the crew area at the front of the aircraft, right behind the cockpit. To maximize space for first class seating, however, Emirates opt
by scrose 4y ago
> Airbus typically places the crew area at the front of the aircraft, right behind the cockpit. To maximize space for first class seating, however, Emirates opted to move the crew area to the rear of the aircraft. This places it closer to the noise from the economy cabin.
This seems like the core problem, no? Emirates execs prioritized expanding their first-class passengers amenities over their pilots rest. Unless first-class passengers are also complaining about not being able to rest, the cabin noise sounds like a scapegoat
- iancarroll 4y agoI think the article is slightly wrong on this; first class on Emirates is on the second level of the A380. The cockpit and economy class are on the first level, and traditionally the A380 crew rest area is then below economy — inside the cargo area. They likely sacrificed economy seating in favor of more cargo space, which then places pilots on the same level as economy.