Originally Posted by
BobZ
Seems redeyes are a unavoidable reality in this job. Domestic. HI. International and ULH all have them. IDK but maybe the 717 and 220 are exceptions.
Trick is to find what works for your body and circumstances. Does the west coast redeye land at 0230 or 0730 body time? ATL 3 day European trips were personally untenable, yet a 3.5 day ATL-HNL with long all nighter back were a walk in the park. Everybody is different. And what works for you when you are 35......may not work at 65.
Yep.
For me the difference is being able to sleep when tired versus managing sleep. Asia and SA trips I sleep as much as needed whereas Europe you have to manage it with a nap. I am still looking for that ******* that pours sand in my eyes on anything Europe at noon.