Perhaps being a little harsh on some of your colleagues their Shuttleworth. IIRC the 747 did have enough fuel to go around (in fact more than standard reserves) but it was a misunderstanding on the part of the crew which prompted the mayday. Also the 'one engine across Europe' 320 had no ECAM warnings and no indication of a malfunction other than a fluctuating oil quantity indication. We don't call stop for a single indication so why divert for one? And while I really don't like force draft, if you live overseas its a risk you take. Unless you think those of us who live in the UK should be penalised with more force draft to protect the tax exiles?