British Airways allows cabin crew to use empty first and business seats for rest on some long-haul flights

British Airways reportedly updates its crew rest policy for certain long-haul operations by allowing flight attendants to use empty first and business class seats as a place to rest when aircraft do not have dedicated crew rest facilities. The change applies in situations where proper crew bunks are not available, and the airline’s guidance is that passengers should not be moved to accommodate the crew. Sources also indicate that crew members are instructed to remain inconspicuous while resting, to minimize disruption or visibility to passengers. The reports frame the policy as a practical approach to rest needs, while also noting that it underscores the limitations of some aircraft layouts and the use of premium cabin seating for staff purposes. The accounts do not cite specific dates for implementation or details on how the airline verifies availability of empty seats. Overall, both sources describe the policy shift as allowing staff to sleep in unused premium cabin seats on eligible flights, with an emphasis on avoiding passenger seat changes.