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My first work flight to Europe (about 30 years ago) I was upgraded to first class upon getting on the plane. First class at that time was in the nose of the 747
by intrasight 11y ago
My first work flight to Europe (about 30 years ago) I was upgraded to first class upon getting on the plane. First class at that time was in the nose of the 747. Business class was on the 2nd level. I walked into the nose and found that I was the only one there. Because the nose is basically a triangle, one of the results is that one seat is isolated all by itself. I choose that seat and thought "cool, I'll be like Captain Kirk on the bridge". Being young (~21) and inexperienced, jet lag was not on my mind - I was looking forward to my time as Captain Kirk.
A few other passengers can onto the "bridge" and the a stewardess came in and asked me if I'd like a drink. I had about two drinks before passing out. I slept all the way to Europe and was somewhat miffed at myself. But upon arrival I found that I did not experience any jet lag. Over a year I did the same trip a couple more times, was not so fortunate to be placed on the bridge, get free drinks, and be comfortable. On those trips I did experience jet lag.
- heleph 11y agoI do UK to Australia every other year. I started in my early twenties and am now mid thirties. I've found jetlag has gotten worse as I've got older. I hardly felt it when I was 21! I'd say it takes about three days to be sleeping ok again now. My parents always take at least a week to recover. Except this time. I had a six month old baby and jetlag felt completely the same as just being at home. :)
- intrasight 11y agoJetlag definitely does get worse with age. Totally concur on the comparison to a six month old. My daughter taught me patience and perseverance - from birth until present. I know some day she will return the favor.
- julian_t 11y agoDefinitely agree on the age thing... I've just turned 60 and it takes me days to get fully recovered from flying LN-NY, much longer than it used to. Melatonin and adjusting sleep times helps a bit, but not as much as I'd wish. Not being able to sleep on planes doesn't help either. On the overnight flight back to LN, I'm the one with the reading light on all night...