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Old 10th Nov 2007, 15:19
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acbus1
 
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I don't understand the cost savings on fuel load.
Less fuel = less weight = less lift = less drag = less thrust = less fuel consumption = less cost.

However, less fuel = more chance of running out = more chance of crashing = passengers travel with safer airlines = much more cost (well, less profit, anyway)

Anyway, before I got sidetracked, I really came here to say.......

"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."

Douglas Bader
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