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Old 22nd May 2018, 17:55
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Exactly - an unexpectedly long taxi time (or any other unexpected delay between engine start and reaching the runway hold line) is a contingency, for which the contingency fuel is available and intended.

It does mean that if there are additional contingencies once on the air (everything goes fruit-shaped: unforecast headwinds, 100nm diversions around weather buildups), that the contingency margin will be less, so keep it in mind as the flight progresses.
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