A350-900ULR flights use four pilots. They have dedicated rest periods and are always busy in the cockpit.

To many passengers, a long-haul flight looks deceptively simple from the cockpit’s perspective. Once the aircraft reaches cruising altitude and the autopilot is engaged, it is easy to imagine the ...

Pilots' work hours significantly exceed actual flying time, as extensive ground duties like flight planning, weather checks, and pre/post-flight activities add approximately 150 hours to an average 75 ...