Ha! You describe my strategy almost exactly. Right down to the backwards neck pillow, same headphones, and the positioning of the double blanket. Great minds t

Ha! You describe my strategy almost exactly. Right down to the backwards neck pillow, same headphones, and the positioning of the double blanket. Great minds think alike, eh? I'd also add that having thick, slightly compress-y socks and taking off your shoes can help. The best eye masks, btw, are the Sleep Shades made by Bucky, with special soft padding that blocks out light from below your eye sockets. You can get them on Amazon.com. I have lost them on several continents and always gone to the expense and trouble of buying new ones. When I have trouble falling asleep, I add in some Dramamine, or if the flight's really uncomfortable / full of screaming babies / extremely long (like Vienna -> Wellington), Xanax.