Originally Posted by
Wizofoz
The definition of minimum fuel is clearly laid out in AIP. Any more delay and it's an emergency. The entire intent is for ATC to therefore not GIVE any more delay, so as to AVOID an emergency.
So if more delay enters the system (say a go around), you're saying ATC should pluck the min fueller out of the sequence to avoid them diverting? What about the other aircraft that this then knock on effects?
Of course ATC won't disadvantage someone and will do what they can to help, but why should a min fuel statement mean that aircraft is moved up in the sequence?