Flying late departures then connecting to a red-eye isn't for everyone Going to sleep at 0700 doesn't work for most people, including pilots. A lot of guys I worked with flying RJs wanted a FedEx or UPS job for the pay. They pay more than the majors. The get-there-itis is off the charts in the FedEx/UPS world as they want a bed ASAP. I do the occasional trans-con red-eye to my base, NYC. We are well-rested though. It isn't a lifestyle, it is a bid package.