Originally Posted by
ETOPS
Hmmmm
Think I've spotted a big difference that might make comparisons difficult. Spent 30+ years landing with diversion fuel still on board..
That’s standard but you can dispatch with no alternate as long you comply with some requirements. Also, once airborne you are allowed to burn your alternate fuel. The fuel requirement for dispatch does not apply anymore. It’s entirely at PIC discretion and common sense. As long as you don’t land with less than 30 min in the tank, you are legal.
EDIT: Unless of course, your company has their own more restrictive fuel requirement.