If you are taking a redeye airplane flight, you may want to sleep while traveling between destinations. It's not always easy, but here are some ways you can avoid feeling exhausted on your arrival:

• Get a window seat, preferably in a bulkhead or exit row--or go first-class for more legroom.
• Bring earplugs, noise-canceling headphones, sleep mask, neck pillow, and soft slippers. A hypnosis CD or relaxing music helps some people.
• Wear several layers of clothing so that you can adjust based on outside temperature.
• Eat prior to boarding the flight. Abstain from consuming cafeinated beverages.
• Inform your seatmates and flight attendants that you intend to sleep throughout the flight and request to not be disturbed for meals.
• Ask the flight attendants for a blanket and/or pillows.
• Loosen your collar and cuffs, remove your shoes and put on slippers.
• Know your flying time. This will make it easier to wake yourself up just before you land.