yes the flight is a nightmare and there is no point stopping off and prolonging the agony.
But I'm looking forward to the new business class seats on some airlines where you can stretch out like a bed even before takeoff, take a handful of sleeping pills and even stay in bed while the plane is landing
ideally one of those new cabins would be nice but beyond me financially.
I've even inquired about a cabin on a Tramp Steamer (suitable for me) but the price is horrendous. Perhaps I could work my passage as a stoker
I've known a few sailors in my day.
