What are the actual flight details for GT today?

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I fly to London at least once annually
It is overnight and lands about 7 am. With the 5 hour loss in time, small seats with little leg room, two lousy meals, it is very difficult to get even 2 hours sleep. IMO Key is not allowing these kids enough rest before the game. He seems to believe that is typical behavior of these players, but this is a big risk. I hope I am wrong. It takes me a couple of days to adjust. Even my son who lives there says it takes him a couple of days.
 
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g0lftime said:
I fly to London at least once annually
It is overnight and lands about 7 am. With the 5 hour loss in time, small seats with little leg room, two lousy meals, it is very difficult to get even 2 hours sleep. IMO Key is not allowing these kids enough rest before the game. He seems to believe that is typical behavior of these players, but this is a big risk. I hope I am wrong. It takes me a couple of days to adjust. Even my son who lives there says it takes him a couple of days.
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Florida State flies tonight as well so it should be a wash.
 
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g0lftime said:
I fly to London at least once annually
It is overnight and lands about 7 am. With the 5 hour loss in time, small seats with little leg room, two lousy meals, it is very difficult to get even 2 hours sleep. IMO Key is not allowing these kids enough rest before the game. He seems to believe that is typical behavior of these players, but this is a big risk. I hope I am wrong. It takes me a couple of days to adjust. Even my son who lives there says it takes him a couple of days.
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Perhaps I closed down the club named "I hated the new coach before TFP left".
 
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Not related to the thread but win or lose I just pray the flight is safe and we don't have a 1970 Marshall situation. It'll probably be fine but my ADHD *** gets anxious.
 

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g0lftime said:
I fly to London at least once annually
It is overnight and lands about 7 am. With the 5 hour loss in time, small seats with little leg room, two lousy meals, it is very difficult to get even 2 hours sleep. IMO Key is not allowing these kids enough rest before the game. He seems to believe that is typical behavior of these players, but this is a big risk. I hope I am wrong. It takes me a couple of days to adjust. Even my son who lives there says it takes him a couple of days.
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If it is a charter, they may have larger seats (like all business class). That helps some but obviously still an affect on the body.
 
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konabuzz said:
AJC said charter but can’t find details on the usual flight websites.
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Georgia Tech-FSU game: Key events leading into 2024 season opener in Ireland

Finally, it is game week.
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The Jackets are scheduled to practice Wednesday morning on campus. Later that night they will depart on a charter flight for Dublin where they are scheduled to train at noon local time Thursday on the practice field at Aviva Stadium.
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Not super helpful but we at least have a timeline.
 

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Ramble1885 said:
Not related to the thread but win or lose I just pray the flight is safe and we don't have a 1970 Marshall situation. It'll probably be fine but my ADHD *** gets anxious.
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Damn man… Maybe don’t share that complete thought and let’s just pray for a safe trip and injury free game?
 
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CEB said:
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Damn man… Maybe don’t share that complete thought and let’s just pray for a safe trip and injury free game?
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sorry about that, I just have a small fear of flying. I don't freak out on planes, hell I flew when I went to Europe earlier this year, but I always get a little anxious when a plane I'm on is taking off and landing.
 
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Tire these guys out in Thursday's practice and keep them up until bed time, get a good night sleep, easy day friday and they should be fine for Saturday. 5 hours time diffence is no big deal for young athletes.

8+ hours for middle aged men that drink too much on the way over is a huge deal. I know this well :)
 
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Bogey said:
Tire these guys out in Thursday's practice and keep them up until bed time, get a good night sleep, easy day friday and they should be fine for Saturday. 5 hours time diffence is no big deal for young athletes.

8+ hours for middle aged men that drink too much on the way over is a huge deal. I know this well :)
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The time adjustment is the thing. You advance time going east but kickoff at 5pm in Dublin will be noon here. Just like playing a noon game against the Dukies.
 
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Ramble1885 said:
sorry about that, I just have a small fear of flying. I don't freak out on planes, hell I flew when I went to Europe earlier this year, but I always get a little anxious when a plane I'm on is taking off and landing.
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From what I've seen... never mind.
 
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They’ll be fine. College students pull plenty of 24 hour days. And I’ve pulled just as many as a functioning adult post college. Nonetheless it’s a wash for both teams. (And they’re probably not pregaming cocktails for hours in terminal F skyclub or the Centurion lounge)
 
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