[yarddog]

Once when flying from Tulsa to Atlanta, the pilot came on the speaker and said we would arrive on time despite leaving late.

He said there was a tail wind and it was really blowing. I guess it does make a difference.

[hinckley buzzard]

Flying the Atlantic several times, tailwinds of 100+ mph are routine. The airlines can only take advantage of so much though because of congested landing schedules at international airports.