I was thinking of Flights to and from UK to BKK and other points to SE Asia/Far East/ Australasia. Africa to Europe/SE Asia. US to Europe/ Mid East. Mid East to anywhere a distance away. Far East to US etc. It seems to me that it's not always due to a aeroplane leaving base! All flights from the US to Europe leave and fly red eye, no matter where they are based. It also seems that West to East and South to North Flights are redeye. I realise it's the way the world turns. Airlines are constantly after more and more business passengers such as myself. We help make the profit. For example, I work 8 hours in my Abu Dhabi Branch office and then need to travel to a meeting in say London, Bangkok or Tokyo. All my flight options are Redeye. A recent visit to Accra, Lome and Lagos, a return to Europe? All options are Redeye. Jo'burg to SIN, DXB, HKG....? You guessed it. Redeye. I get to my regional office on arrival at say 6 or 7am. I am wrecked. Unable to prepare for meetings that same day having tried my best to rest and relax. A daytime flight and rest would be far better. Sigh! I wish for Concorde and a newer SST! Flying everywhere. It has to be the only answer.
[This message has been edited by The Sleeping Pax (edited 20 October 2000).]