Sleeping carThe sleeping car or sleeper (often wagon-lit) is a railway passenger car that can accommodate all passengers in beds of one kind or another, for the purpose of sleeping. George Pullman was the main American innovator and owner of sleeper cars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when railroads dominated intercity passenger travel. The first such cars saw sporadic use on American and English railways in the 1830s; they could be configured for coach seating during the day.
Couchette carA couchette car is a railway carriage conveying non- or semi-private sleeping accommodation.The car is divided into a number of compartments (typically 8 to 10) accessed from the side corridor of the car, which in daytime are configured with a bench seat along each long side of the compartment.
YachtA yacht () is a sail- or motor-propelled watercraft made for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies to vessels with a cabin intended for overnight use. The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts 79 ft (24 m) and over as large. Such yachts typically require a hired crew and have higher construction standards.
Pullman porterPullman porters were men hired to work for the railroads as porters on sleeping cars. Starting shortly after the American Civil War, George Pullman sought out former slaves to work on his sleeper cars. Their job was to carry passengers' baggage, shine shoes, set up and maintain the sleeping berths, and serve passengers.
CanvasCanvas is a durable plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, shelters, as a support for oil painting and for other items for which sturdiness is required, as well as in such fashion objects as handbags, electronic device cases, and shoes. It is popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame.
MattressA mattress is a large, usually rectangular pad for supporting a person lying down, especially for sleeping. It is designed to be used as a bed, or on a bed frame as part of a bed. Mattresses may consist of a quilted or similarly fastened case, usually of heavy cloth, containing materials such as hair, straw, cotton, foam, rubber, or a framework of metal springs. Mattresses may also be filled with air or water.
ShipA ship is a large watercraft designed for travel across the surface of a body of water, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized tasks such as warfare, oceanography and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished from boats, based on size, shape, load capacity and purpose. Ships have supported exploration, trade, warfare, migration, colonization, and science. Ship transport is responsible for the largest portion of world commerce.Hull (watercraft)A hull is the watertight body of a ship, boat, submarine, or flying boat. The hull may open at the top (such as a dinghy), or it may be fully or partially covered with a deck. Atop the deck may be a deckhouse and other superstructures, such as a funnel, derrick, or mast. The line where the hull meets the water surface is called the waterline.
Boeing 377 StratocruiserThe Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a large long-range airliner developed from the C-97 Stratofreighter military transport, itself a derivative of the B-29 Superfortress. The Stratocruiser's first flight was on 8 July 1947. Design features included passenger decks and a pressurized cabin. It could carry up to 100 passengers on the main deck plus 14 in the lower deck lounge; typical seating was for 63 or 84 passengers or 28 berthed and five seated passengers.
American AirlinesAirline of the United StatesFounded1930; 96 years ago (1930) (as a union of more than 80 airlines)Commenced operationsJune 25, 1936; 90 years ago (1936-06-25)AOC #AALA025AHubsCharlotteChicago–O'HareDallas/Fort WorthLos AngelesMiamiNew York–JFKNew York–LaGuardiaPhiladelphiaPhoenix–Sky HarborWashington–NationalFrequent-flyer programAAdvantageAllianceOneworldDestinations353Parent companyAmerican Airlines GroupHeadquartersFort Worth, Texas, U.S.Key peopleRobert Isom (CEO)Greg Smith (chairman)RevenueUS$49.6 billion (2024)Operating incomeUS$2.6 billion (2024)Net incomeUS$0.8 billion (2024)Total assetsUS$61.8 billion (2024)Total equityUS$−5.0 billion (2024)Employees103,440 (2024)Websitewww.aa.comAmerican Airlines, Inc. is a major airline in the United States headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
SailingSailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wing sails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the water (sailing ship, sailboat, raft, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ice (iceboat) or on land (land yacht) over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation.
Cockpit (sailing)A cockpit is a name for the location of controls of a vessel. While traditionally an open well in the deck of a boat outside any deckhouse or cabin, in modern boats it may refer to an enclosed area. Smaller boats typically have an "aft cockpit", towards the stern of the boat, whereas larger vessels may have a "center cockpit" with greater protection from weather. On a recreational sailboat, the cockpit is considered the safest external location for crew.
Air FranceFounded30 August 1933 (1933-08-30)HubsParis–Charles de GaulleFocus citiesLyonMarseilleNiceToulouseFrequent-flyer programFlying BlueAllianceSkyTeamSubsidiariesAir France HopServair (50.01%)Transavia France (100%)Fleet size232Destinations184Parent companyAir France–KLMHeadquartersRoissypôle, CDG Airport, Tremblay-en-France, FranceKey peopleBenjamin Smith (Air France–KLM CEO and Air France Chairman)Anne Rigail (Air France CEO)Revenue€20,2 billion (2025)Operating income€1,3 billion (2025)Employees44,559Websitewww.airfrance.comAir France (French pronunciation:; legally Société Air France, S.A.), stylised as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France, and is headquartered in Tremblay-en-France.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.