delta and jetlag
Jun 28, 2017, 7:54 am
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delta and jetlag
I know this is highly variable, but I am just curious. i have switched to delta airlines a few years back, and i travel san fran to jfk on the red eye. I don't know if its because Im getting older, but it seems my jet lag has worsened with delta as apposed to my previous United flights. Of course, it could be a variety of factors, but overall I wonder if there is somekind of correlation between airline and jetlag.,it just seems jetlag is worse on delta.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:08 am
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I get pretty bad jetlag even on domestic DL flights.
Or is it due to the drinks in SC preflight, the drinks on the flight, then the drinks in the SC after deplaning?
hmmm......
still DL's fault, for putting all these free drinks in front of me.
Or is it due to the drinks in SC preflight, the drinks on the flight, then the drinks in the SC after deplaning?
hmmm......
still DL's fault, for putting all these free drinks in front of me.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:13 am
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Correlation =/= Causation.
I've noticed that flight timing and what I eat and drink on the flight has more of an impact than the airline. If the mood lighting is done appropriately, it has also helped.
Of course, YMMV.
I've noticed that flight timing and what I eat and drink on the flight has more of an impact than the airline. If the mood lighting is done appropriately, it has also helped.
Of course, YMMV.
Jun 28, 2017, 9:01 am
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HAHA. +1000
OP - There's no real difference between the aircraft being run on this route by various airlines. If a carrier introduced the 787/A350 on this route you could perhaps make an argument of reduced jetlag but no one is operating them on this route.
OP - There's no real difference between the aircraft being run on this route by various airlines. If a carrier introduced the 787/A350 on this route you could perhaps make an argument of reduced jetlag but no one is operating them on this route.
Jun 28, 2017, 9:03 am
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Seriously?
Can't possibly be OP's age, change in diet, health, stress level, or anything. Maybe, it's the IATA code "D" as opposed to "A" or "U".
Maybe a medical basis to insist that your employer pay for D1, except that begins with "D".
Can't possibly be OP's age, change in diet, health, stress level, or anything. Maybe, it's the IATA code "D" as opposed to "A" or "U".
Maybe a medical basis to insist that your employer pay for D1, except that begins with "D".
Jun 28, 2017, 9:42 am
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Jun 28, 2017, 10:52 am
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IBTL
Jun 28, 2017, 11:02 am
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Funny... I haven't switched beds or homes in twenty years.
Somehow, I just am more tired and achy.
Only difference is I didn't used to stay up til the wee hours reading Flyertalk.
"That's man for you. Blaming his shoes for the fault of his feet". - Samuel Beckett
Somehow, I just am more tired and achy.
Only difference is I didn't used to stay up til the wee hours reading Flyertalk.
"That's man for you. Blaming his shoes for the fault of his feet". - Samuel Beckett
Jun 28, 2017, 11:16 am
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You mean MORE Woodford plus however much water you need to stay hydrated. Being able to get some sleep (but not too much), is important for minimizing jetlag. I used to not be able to sleep on a plane, but then I turned 21 (back in the days of lots of free upgrades) and discovered a Woodford PDB followed by a couple red wines in quick succession = a couple hours of sleep = no jetlag.