May 12, 2020Due to the new summer timetable this flight has changed from the usual night time 747 to the dreaded 777-200 day time flight leaving BKK at 12.25 and arriving in MAN via Schipol at 21.40.
Fortunately I am in J Class but as this is the first time I have flown the 777-200 and the first time I have flown back to Europe from BKK in the day time I have absolutely no idea of the best strategy for avoiding jet lag.
My usual strategy for a night time flight is to have a few beers in the lounge followed by a few glasses of wine over dinner and then try to sleep usually pretty successfully.
I would be very grateful for any advice from those experienced in day time east-west flights as to how best to approach it. I have reserved a front row aisle seat which I appreciate is adjacent to the toilet and galley but at least I will not be troubled by the person in front reclining. If this is a big mistake please let me know.
Fortunately I am in J Class but as this is the first time I have flown the 777-200 and the first time I have flown back to Europe from BKK in the day time I have absolutely no idea of the best strategy for avoiding jet lag.
My usual strategy for a night time flight is to have a few beers in the lounge followed by a few glasses of wine over dinner and then try to sleep usually pretty successfully.
I would be very grateful for any advice from those experienced in day time east-west flights as to how best to approach it. I have reserved a front row aisle seat which I appreciate is adjacent to the toilet and galley but at least I will not be troubled by the person in front reclining. If this is a big mistake please let me know.
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irishguy28 , Mar 5, 2012 8:22 am
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Jet lag is never as bad going west - and when it's a daylight flight, it's easier again, because soon after you get home, it will be bedtime anyway.
By all means, have a snooze during the flight if you wish, but I wouldn't set out to have a full-on all-flight sleep. You'll be able to have a full night's sleep when you get home, and that really is the best way to overcome the jet-lag.
When I have west-bound daytime flights, I look forward to watching lots of movies. If I'm tired, I might have a snooze, but usually I don't.
By all means, have a snooze during the flight if you wish, but I wouldn't set out to have a full-on all-flight sleep. You'll be able to have a full night's sleep when you get home, and that really is the best way to overcome the jet-lag.
When I have west-bound daytime flights, I look forward to watching lots of movies. If I'm tired, I might have a snooze, but usually I don't.
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COFF-Platinum , Mar 5, 2012 9:32 am
It's very similar to any transatlantic flight from Europe to the US. My strategy is not to sleep on the flight, have a meal with a couple of beers when I arrive and go to bed. If you go to bed too late (e.g. past 6 AM original timezone, as when flying to US westcoast and arriving late), use melatonin to ensure you get enough hours of sleep and not wakeup at 1 AM local time.
Just enjoy the early rises and try to keep your evening schedule open the first couple of days
Just enjoy the early rises and try to keep your evening schedule open the first couple of days