Birds Nest Club | Crew Housing Survey

Section 1 of 7 · Let's get started

Section 1: Pain & Identity

1. Before we get started — how many nights a month do you currently scramble for crew housing? (Required)

0-3 nights 4-7 nights 8-12 nights 13-20 nights 20+ nights

2. What best describes your role? (Required)

Flight Attendant Pilot Gate Agent / Customer Service Other Airline Employee Other

3. What is your current airline or company? (Required)

4. Are you based in your city or commuting to your base? (Required)

Based in my city Commuting to base Other

5. What is your primary base airport? (Required)

6. What city do you live in most of the time? (Required)

Section 2 of 7 · Realities of crew housing

Section 2: Housing & Commuting Needs

"This is exactly what we need. Let's look at the realities of your current housing options."

7. Do you currently have a crash pad arrangement? (Required)

Yes, I currently have one No, I do not have one I had one previously, but ended it

8. If you currently have or had a crash pad, why are you looking for an alternative? (Select all that apply)

N/A - I do not use one Price is too high Safety concerns Cleanliness issues Poor availability / oversold beds Lack of privacy Other

9. Have you ever not taken a trip or sequence because housing was the barrier? (Required)

Yes, multiple times Yes, once or twice No, never

10. Do you commute alone or with other crew members you know? (Required)

I commute alone I commute with a regular crew buddy I commute with a group (3+ crew members)

11. What is your estimated monthly spend on lodging while working/commuting? (Required)

Under $400 $400 - $800 $800 - $1,200 $1,200 - $1,600 $1,600+

12. What is your current estimated monthly spend on traditional crash pads specifically? (Required)

I do not currently pay for a crash pad Under $200 $200 - $299 $300 - $399 $400 - $499 $500+

13. What would make you NOT use a housing service? (Your absolute deal-breakers) (Required)

Section 3 of 7 · Mapping your locations

Section 3: Location & Market Demand

"Now let's map where you need us most."

14. Which cities do you regularly need crash pad access in? (List all) (Required)

15. If we could launch in any city tomorrow, rank your top 3 choices.

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16. How close does lodging need to be to the airport? (Required)

Under 10 mins (Terminal adjacent) 10-20 mins 20-30 mins Distance doesn't matter if transport is easy

17. Which specific airports would be most useful for a Birds Nest location?

Section 4 of 7 · Structuring the economics

Section 4: Pricing & Models

"We're shaping our launch economics next."

18. Would you consider a subscription model instead of paying nightly? (Required)

Yes No Maybe

19. What monthly price range feels most reasonable for recurring access? (Required)

Under $399 (Economy Pod Tier) $400 - $699 (Business Shared Room Tier) $700 - $999 (First Class Private Room Tier) $1,000 - $1,499 (Premium Suite Tier) $1,500+

20. Would you be open to an annual membership fee if it reduced overall lodging expense? (Required)

Yes No Maybe

21. If we opened waitlist reservations with a refundable $25 deposit to hold your spot, would you reserve one? (Required)

Yes, absolutely Maybe, depending on location No

Section 5 of 7 · Designing your space

Section 5: Product Trade-offs & Preferences

"You're almost there — let's design your ideal layout."

22. What matters most to you in crew housing? (Select up to 3)

Near Airport Price Cleanliness Sleep Quality / Quiet Safety Wi-Fi

23. What type of accommodation would you prefer most often? (Required)

Economy Pod / Dorm Shared Room - 2 people Private Room Depends entirely on price

23a. Which BNC Membership Tier are you applying for? (Required)

Economy Tier ($400/mo — Shared, up to 10 nights) Business Tier ($750/mo — Shared, Unlimited nights) First Class Tier ($1,100/mo — Private Room, Unlimited)

23b. What is your biological sex? (Required)

Male Female

23c. What roommate setup do you prefer in shared rooms? (Required)

Same-Gender Room (Male-only or Female-only) Coed Room (Co-living is fine)

24. What bathroom setup would feel acceptable? (Required)

Must be private en-suite Shared but gender-segregated Shared co-ed is fine

25. Which amenities matter most? (Select all that apply)

Smart Check-in Luggage Storage Laundry Airport Shuttle Kitchen Access Wellness Add-ons

26. Would you be comfortable sharing a space with crew from other airlines? (Required)

Yes, absolutely Yes, but prefer same-gender No, only with crew from my own airline Not sure

Section 6 of 7 · Securing your spot

Section 6: Commitment & Referral

"Almost finished. Let's secure your updates."

27. Would you join the waitlist for launch updates and exclusive pilot phase access? (Required)

Yes, sign me up for the waitlist Maybe, send details first No

28. How did you find this survey? (Required)

Colleague referral Facebook Group Reddit Instagram / Social Media Email invitation Other

29. Are you open to a brief, 10-minute follow-up conversation to help shape the product? (Required)

Yes, absolutely No

Section 7 of 7 · Final touches

Section 7: Final Dossier

"One final step to log your dossier."

30. What frustrations do you have with current traditional crash pads or hotels?

31. What would make a service like Birds Nest Club feel worth paying for?

32. Anything else you want our team to know?

Contact Information

Name (Required)

Email (Airline or Company email) (Required)

Phone Number (optional)

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