We are not commanders anymore, we are instruments of an out of control cost cutting imperative.
If that’s your attitude, then you’re not really a commander are you.
I’ve personally had my company try to apply an inappropriate amount of pressure on me to carry the company flight planned fuel.
I refused, argued my point (which fell on deaf ears), and at the end of the day, despite the veiled threats, I’m still here as a commander and probably carrying more fuel today than I was back then.
Never forget who’s responsible for the safety of the aircraft and the amount of fuel on board.
It’s YOU!!!