After The Redeye

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It’s 11:00 p.m., and I’ve just boarded a nonstop flight to Munich with my family. When you fly to Europe nonstop, you’re almost always forced to take the redeye. You know that your flight will suck, but you also know it’s the cost of doing business. I’ve flown redeyes before, as have my wife and kids. We know the deal, and prepare accordingly. My wife stocks up on melatonin for everyone. We all pack eye masks and wear them. My kids wear the loosest possible clothing that Sean Duffy will let them get away with. And I know to take the complimentary seat pillow and use it for lumbar support. None of these preventive measures are guaranteed to induce sleep, but they at least serve to mitigate discomfort.