Originally Posted by
BonnieLass
Time to ask a daft question but why do cockpit seats always have artificial sheepskin covers on them?
We pax have to have cold leather or seats covered in what feels like a cross tween nylon and canvas.....why do crew get the comfy and snuggly seats?
Cockpit seats don't
always have sheepskin covers, unfortunately.
They are for comfort because aircrew have to stay seated and alert for many hours. We cannot really get up and walk around the cabin to stretch our legs.
Passengers can, and passengers can also twist and loll in their seats to find a comfortable position. Pilots can't so they need comfortable seats.
By the way: As a passenger it is very useful to wear a fleece, which can be used as a pillow, a blanket or even to sit on
Unfortunately, passengers are sometimes sick or spill their drinks, and babies and young children have......accidents, so their seat covers need to be easily wipeable. (There are normally a few spare seat cushions carried on board in the event of a serious spill).
PS, sheepskin covers might also prevent uniform trousers getting shiny ? I don't know.