Originally Posted by
LarryJ
When running so early that our gate will not be available, or needed ICE not open, we'll slow down enroute which saves fuel and reduces or eliminates the delay on the ground. Sometimes, however, you just can't slow down enough when winds are favorable.
I was looking at the jet stream maps and Flightaware track for our flight back -- we took a southern route that was dramatically different from the polar route over Russia that we flew to get there. We kind of went straight over towards Seattle.
Going:
Returning:
I guess this explains it:
