We went inside the secret crew rest area on a DHL Boeing 777 freighter, with bunk beds and reclining seats

Author Pete Syme with a DHL Boeing 777 that's outfitted with features to keep its crew rested over long-distance flights. Pete Syme/Business Insider A DHL cargo plane was on display at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK. We got a tour from an executive in charge of managing DHL's fleet. The crew's bunk beds looked cramped, but there were reclining seats, too. Cargo flights often operate throughout the night — and pilots need a place to sleep. Business Insider got a look at the crew rest area...