Originally Posted by
BuzzBox
So what would you do if you’re on descent to a destination with only one runway, you encounter unexpected delays and you don’t have any ‘extra’ fuel above that required to divert to your alternate, which also has only one runway? Divert or commit to the destination and use the alternate fuel for holding?
It would require a judgment call based on the reasons for the 'unexpected' delay.
Can only do the best with the information one has at the time.
Something like a FOD inspection being carried out following an incident of sorts and it might be prudent to bug out, a delay due sequencing of priorty traffic less so.
At least carrying alternate fuel provides the option.