Aug 28, 2024 • 7 min read
28.08.2024 - 19:59 / insider.com / Gilbert Ott
Flying through the night can be ideal for those trying to save time while traveling long distances — assuming you can sleep and arrive feeling refreshed, Gilbert Ott told Business Insider.
And he would know — the travel expert who flies 200,000 miles a year on average has had his fair share of red-eye flight experiences.
"People shouldn't hate on red-eyes — I think they can be really cool," he said. "But you don't want to show up haggard."
Ott added that restful lounges, healthy food, and ease of transit can make some airports better for red-eye flights compared to others. He shared with BI his favorite and least favorite airports for nighttime flights.
Aug 28, 2024 • 7 min read
A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller India.
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