Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
You would think that, but no. Just like why airlines are self insuring for hulls. The cost of carrying "just a bit more" gas for every flight, every day is astronomically high compared to the cost of one flight diverting or flag stopping for gas every once in a while. They've figured out the cost over the past 80 years and it's acceptable to them.Ease up there partner. It's simply a discussion. No one is slamming the capt, nor is anyone saying anything wasn't legal. My only question is why airlines in general seem to want to not hedge with some extra fuel beyond what's just needed + reserves, all due to it costing a bit of money? Seems like it would be a small price to pay as an insurance policy against something like this occurring, and all the costs + negative PR that go with an occurrence like this. I would think any pilot...and even the airline itself....would like some extra fuel if it can be carried.
Rest assured, there is no negative PR. Sure, airplane nerds will debate this ad nauseum, but the GP will move on by tomorrow and not even care.