I dont know of any airline that flight plans 20mins of holding fuel into any london airport.
It's recomended by the CAA, but that falls on deaf ears with oil prices through the roof.
I think 'ep' means "I dont know of any airline company flight plan system that flight plans 20mins of holding fuel into any london airport"? I'm with you.
I rather believe 'ep' meant every word.
Lets face facts here.
It doesn't matter what the price of the fuel is, it is either carry what is reasonably required, or divert.
Some companies choose to limit fuel uplift to the absolute bare minimum, others use a more reasoned approach...or at least many of their Commanders do.
It is, however, interesting to note that in the last few years, it is British carriers that have come up short.
No surprise there.
I rather suspect that if it was a foreign carrier, the UKCAA would have just a slightly closer look.
Nothing like having the home regulatory authority in your pocket.
