Most commutable trips contain red eyes. If you live on the west coast, the red eyes aren't that bad. Personally, I live on west coast time, so staying up late is way less painful than 4-5am east coast wake ups. The commuter policy requires that you get to domicile TWO hours prior to departure time (if you commute by air). I.e., if your departure is 19:00 you have to give yourself two flights that will allow you to arrive by 17:00. If you comply with the commuter policy, you won't "get in trouble" but will lose pay for whatever flying you missed.