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Old 14th March 2007 | 16:43
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ElNino
 
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Some (most?) airlines mandate a certain fuel level below which a PAN or MAYDAY becomes obligatory. As this level is (usually) above the final reserve fuel level, in practical terms I think people would aim to divert and land at slightly above the PAN level, in order to avoid being forced into declaring PAN/MAYDAY. Of course it's perfectly legal to go below said level and plan on landing with final reserve fuel.
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