Travel Ask the Captain: How do pilots beat jet lag? How can I overcome coronavirus fears so I can travel? November 12, 2020November 15, 2020 John Cox, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Ask the Captain: How do pilots beat jet lag? How can I overcome coronavirus fears so I can travel? This week, Captain John Cox shares the techniques air crews use to get rid of jet lag so they can function once they're at their new destination.