AnthonyGA,
While I don't disagree with you, have you every flown a red-eye?? Believe me, they ain't fun. Reading, CD players, Ipods, lots of coffee and now computers have been ways to deal with them.
For those that think I'm crazy, get a picture of your favorite cockpit. Put it up in your closet. Go into your closet at midnight, close the door and stay awake for the next 6 hours with little or no distractions. How long does it take you to fall asleep or find something else to do??