Originally Posted by FlyerWx

I think AMS's curfew ends pretty early because many Asian arrivals come in starting in the 4:00 hour.

Looking at model upper air data over the Atlantic, the jet stream has winds of over 150kts

Throughout today, it has been in a pretty good location. Eastbound aircraft can be routed northward to take advantage of this amazing tailwind, whereas westbound aircraft can be routed further south and avoid a headwind thanks to the location of the upper clockwise flow. I feel bad for anyone who bought J/F on either direction today