Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
In the 1970s, the Australia-USA routes did stop in Hawaii. Many passengers would take a several day stopover to minimize jet lag at their destination. I'm thinking especially of QF flights. [In fact, I know people now who will routinely do a stopover at SIN between the USA east coast and Australia.]
How on Earth does stopping in SIN on the way from the US to Oz minimize jet lag?