Three Hot Travel Takes

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I’ve been flying regularly for over a decade but it’s only in the past month or so I’ve noticed a few of my stances on air travel shift. In light of my fresh outlook, I thought I’d share three hot takes when it comes to optimizing air travel, in hopes it might encourage reflection on whether your own flying strategies are working for you.

The Red-Eye Is Sacred

I have a hard enough time sleeping on land so I’ve always detested the red-eye flight. But flying to Europe or Asia, it’s inevitable. I recently was heading to JFK at 10 p.m. for my red-eye to Rome and I noticed my dread lift. First, I was struck by how easy commuting at night was compared to the day, there’s no rush hour traffic and I had almost the whole LIRR train to myself. Then, once on the air train, I looked around at the few passengers and felt a sense of camaraderie with them. They all had suitcases so I figured they were like me, about to embark on an overnight journey. At the airport, the vibe near the gate is totally d…