Travel expert Gilbert Ott shared his favorite and least-favorite airports for red-eye flights. Ott emphasizes the importance of sleeping on the plane, and arriving refreshed. He highlights the role of restful lounges, healthy food, and transit ease at airports.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement 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." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in . Ott added that restful lounges, healthy food, and ease of transit can make some airports better for red-eye flights compared .