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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!"
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- Newsweek
Shocking Video Shows Southwest Plane Passenger Spitting and Pulling Woman's Hair
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Footage of a violent outburst aboard a Southwest Airlines flight shows a woman spitting, screaming, and yanking another passenger's hair as shocked travelers look on. The incident allegedly took place while passengers were boarding a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to Kansas City. A series of Reddit posts showing footage of the altercation have since gone viral, with the initial clip showing a verbal dispute that quickly became violent as a woman yanked a female passenger's hair while flight crew and other passengers tried to intervene. Stock image of rows of empty seats on a plane. Stock image of rows of empty seats on a plane. iStock / Getty Images Plus After being physically restrained, she later begins spitting at the same woman before her head is held down by a Southwest employee. Additional footage in a second Reddit post shows what happened next, with the woman resisting restraint and screaming as more passengers become involved. According to Reddit users discussing the footage, she allegedly refused to sit next to a larger passenger and began lashing out physically and verbally. "She said in part one, 'All this because I didn't want to sit next to a fat lady' or something like that," one user noted. The woman's identity has not been confirmed, but some commenters speculated that alcohol or mental health issues may have contributed to her behavior. In a short statement given to Newsweek, Southwest Airlines said, "The customer involved in the incident was removed from the flight and denied boarding. "We commend our Team for their professionalism during the incident." In-Flight Safety The confrontation has renewed discussions on in-flight safety and crew response tactics. According to Cabin Crew Wings, flight attendants are trained to use calm, quiet interventions when dealing with potentially disruptive passengers. "There's nothing more counterproductive than embarrassing or provoking an upset passenger," the guidance states. "It could just escalate the problem." In situations where talking fails, the site recommends involving colleagues and using seat changes or distractions—options unavailable in this incident, as the situation quickly escalated. No-Fly Lists This kind of behavior is almost certain to land the woman on Southwest Airlines' no-fly list, with Travel+Leisure noting, "Unruly behavior is the number one reason passengers end up on an airline's no-fly list. "This includes making threats or acting in a violent manner that prevents airline crew members from doing their jobs, which subsequently impacts the safety of other passengers." As video of the Southwest flight continues to circulate online, many viewers have expressed outrage at the woman's actions. "Enjoy never flying again," quipped one user, though whether criminal charges or airline-imposed sanctions follow remains to be seen. Newsweek has contacted Ace-Cuddler for comment via Reddit. Newsweek's "What Should I Do?" offers expert advice to readers. If you have a personal dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice on relationships, family, friends, money and work, and your story could be featured on WSID at Newsweek. To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, click here.
