See inside the hidden area where Qatar Airways flight attendants sleep on long-haul Boeing 777 flights
I knew the crew rest area would be at the back of the plane, but it was still quite hidden.
I politely asked the airline staffer standing here if I could see inside, and he gave me a few minutes to look around.
The door opens to reveal a steep and narrow staircase.
There were plenty of handrails — a necessity for the slightly awkward staircase.
It was slightly eerie looking down the dim and lengthy corridor.
There are eight beds up here, allowing flight attendants to take breaks on long flights.
A small closet at the back of the room can be used for storing uniforms.
However, the beds themselves didn't look too uncomfortable.
In some ways, it reminded me of the beds for yacht crews. I would definitely still rather sleep here than in an economy seat.
Each bed had pockets for storage, a coat hook, and a mirror.
There are also more storage areas at the front of the room near the staircase.
Plus, they had light and air flow controls, similar to a seat in the cabin.
The bed at the front, usually used by the purser or chief flight attendant, also has a telephone to communicate with the pilots and other cabin crew.
Working for Qatar Airways is still one of the most enviable jobs for cabin crew.
During the Paris Air Show, Skytrax named Qatar Airways the world's best airline for the ninth time. It was also awarded the best business class for the fifth year in a row.
Similar to its rival, Dubai-based Emirates, Qatar Airways recruits cabin crew from across the world and gives them accommodation in Doha.
Serving more than 170 destinations across the world, it's also ideal for making use of travel discounts.
