Crossing time zones into New York (JFK) takes a toll — recovery has to be deliberate. Aircrew Travel plans New York around the crew, not the other way round.
Timing light and sleep in New York
Getting daylight at the right local time helps shift the body clock after landing at JFK. A dark, cool room does the rest.
Hydration, food and movement
Avoiding heavy late meals and alcohol protects the quality of sleep before the next duty out of JFK.
- Get daylight at the right local time in New York
- 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 New York layover?
Well-timed daylight, hydration, light meals and strategic naps — helped by a quiet hotel close to JFK.
Does hotel choice affect jet lag recovery in New York?
Very much. A short transfer from JFK and a genuinely dark, quiet room give crews more usable recovery time.