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Originally Posted by gglave (Post 14129900)

Yes, but most flights to Europe from North America fly through North America's "night." So you have a relatively sleepless night on the plane, arriving at let's say 3am on your body's clock, then you stay up all day upon arrival.

Not me. An hour before takeoff one or two 5mg or 10mg Valium and 1-2 drinks, board the plane, put on the Bose NC headphones and blanket and get nice and comfy. I cant remember a takeoff for 10 years, always sleep through the meal and a gentle shake by the FA an hour before landing for the OJ and roll and I feel rested.

MisterNice

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Originally Posted by MisterNice (Post 14131026)

get nice and comfy

I'm 6'3 - For me "Economy Class Aircraft Seat" and "Nice and Comfy" are oxymorons. To even snooze on one I've got to medicate so heavily I'm barely functional on arrival.