Everyone asks: Do business class travellers suffer jet lag to the same extent as economy passengers?

Jet lag happens because you cross time zones more quickly than your body has time to adjust. Whether you're sitting with the nobs or back in sardine class, your body is crossing the same number of time zones. However, business class flyers get an easier time of it, and that makes a difference. The pre-flight lounge is a calmer environment than the main concourse, typically supplied with healthy snacks, salads, water and juices. There will probably be an opportunity to freshen up with a last-minute shower. That big, comfy business class seat probably stretches out to a lie-flat bed, with the possibility of several hours of quality sleep. There is also greater opportunity to stretch and exercise and a better choice of meals, possibly with "dine on demand" service, allowing business flyers to tailor sleep, work, entertainment and dining to their own requirements. There's every chance that the business class flyers will arrive at their destination feeling fresher, more rested and relaxed than those who must wait to exit, and that's a big head start in adjusting to a new time zone.