SM,
Total BS - back in the days the 777 didn't have all these regional red eyes as well as midnight departures to regional destinations (BKK, 2x SIN, KL, NRT, KIX, 2x JKT and the new 3am SUB).
There was also a lot less India than the 330 is doing now (2x DEL, MAA, HYD and lots of BOM).
We don't need to remind you that ten years ago the 777 was parked by 11pm and the pilots were at the bar before getting a good night's sleep.
AB