Would (in theory) a person risk freezing to death in the cargo hold of a 747 , on a transatlantic crossing?

Question

Would (in theory) a person risk freezing to death in the cargo hold of a 747 , on a transatlantic crossing?

Answer 1

Not if he knows where to position himself in the cargo hold because there is one that is heated while the other one is just ventilated the used air from the cabin is directed to this cargo section where they will be recirculated.

I was a witness to this human smuggling, although they have caught the one I witness, it is said that it is not the first time they have done the smuggling.

I'm talking about B742.

Answer 2

No. The cargo holds of a 747 are pressurized and warm. They have the same air as the cabin. However, it would be difficult to stow away on a 747 as most of the cargo area is containerized.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 3

I'm not completely sure but I wouldn't want to try it.... x.

Answer 4

Yes, there have been many cases of people stowing away....it is hard to stowaway in the cargo holds. but people have managed to squeeze themselves into the undercarriage mechanism and have frozen to death....but not usually on transatlantic flights....usually from third world coutries to say UK

Answer 5

nope.

its a myth, in the case of the 747 anyway.

the cargo deck which is below the passenger deck is also pressurized and heated to about 10 to 15 degrees Celcius

good luck getting on and finding yourself some space to settle down. bring a hatchet and break open one of the cargo containers and build yourself a little cozy hidey hole for the trip.

Answer 6

In the cargo hold, no you wouldn't freeze to death, that's a myth

Answer 7

Yes i think it is true. animals are carried in a separate compartment from the luggage. it is kept at a different temperature to the cargo hold. i don't think you should try anyway just buy a flight ticket like the rest of us do!

Answer 8

Well, I guess considering Jumbo's carry animals in the cargo hold, I dont belive that they would freeze to death, however, Im sure it would not be comfortable.

However, if you are clever, you would go to someones luggage and take out a jumper and some warm clothes!

BTW, why are we in the cargo hold of a Jumbo?

Answer 9

Just take a look at the 747 cockpit, you will see a switch marked aft cargo heat. So the answer is no.

Answer 10

Yes - if he is desparate enough.

Answer 11

NO.  They are pressurized also.  That's where pets travel.

Good Luck...