Avoiding/Lessening Jetlag, Tip and Tricks
Mar 9, 23, 3:18 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Nashville,TN
Programs: AA Gold Elite
Posts: 550
I have used the Timeshifter app for several years and it really helps if you follow the plan. Even if you cannot follow it exactly, it still helps a lot more than doing nothing.
I do not know if they still offer a free trial for 1 trip or not anymore but the annual subscription is about $25. The more you travel long haul, the better that deal is.
I do not know if they still offer a free trial for 1 trip or not anymore but the annual subscription is about $25. The more you travel long haul, the better that deal is.
Mar 9, 23, 5:05 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2023
Posts: 9
I recently flew from YVR (Vancouver) to DEL (New Delhi), and the time change there is 13.5 hours. What helped me is as soon as I got on the plane, I changed my watch to IST and slept and ate according to that time. I also found it helpful to land later at night as I could go to bed quickly and wake up somewhat in line with the local time. I was essentially fully adjusted on my second day there. Hopefully, this helps!
Mar 9, 23, 6:59 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bracebridge, ON
Posts: 313
As soon as I get on the plane I change my watch the new timezone and then use melatonin according to that timezone. I find this really helps. Also I try to eat in the lounge before flying so I can sleep at the right times and not worry about when meals will be served. If take off is late at night at the destination, I don't wait for meal service, instead go straight to sleep. On ultra long hauls you can usually get a snack when you wake up to tie over to the next meal service.
Using the timeshifter app helps, but often my work schedule doesn't allow following it. I can only really use it if flying on a Monday so I have a few days to sync up.
Using the timeshifter app helps, but often my work schedule doesn't allow following it. I can only really use it if flying on a Monday so I have a few days to sync up.
