Do Pilots Sleep During 15-Hour Flights?
Of course, pilots, being human, sleep, and this is subject to certain rules. These flights feature multiple pilots and a rest cabin with sleeping facilities.
On long flights, the autopilot continues the journey while in the air, but regulations stipulate that at least one pilot must remain awake at all times. On short-haul aircraft without a cabin, pilots may sleep in unoccupied business class seats.