My international trip was supposed to start on January 17 with deadheads to Anchorage, Alaska, and on to Seoul, South Korea. I opted to start my westward march from Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of days early to allow for a visit with my Alaska-based pilot friends. As a line-holder, I am allowed to deviate from the written schedule, as long as I show up for the first operating leg on time and well rested. Because I hadn't seen my pals in ages, I was looking forward to a reunion before starting work.
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