Jet lag is cumulative, and a poor layover in Houston shows up sectors later. Aircrew Travel plans Houston around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in Houston
Strategic naps beat one long, mistimed sleep when crews stage through Houston across the window of circadian low.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of IAH.
- Get daylight at the right local time in Houston
- Keep the room dark, cool and quiet
- Hydrate and keep late meals light
- Use short, strategic naps rather than one long sleep
Frequently asked questions
How do crews beat jet lag on a Houston layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to IAH.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in Houston?
Very much. A short transfer from IAH and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.