First of all. I understand my companies fuel policy-although I take issue with the old line about the extra burn due to the extra fuel that you've loaded. I don't believe an extra 500kg really increases the sector fuel burnt by any more than a tiny amount.
Secondly-and I write as someone who rarely takes 'min fuel'- there are so many 'unforseeable' events which can occur on a flight, and having some extra gas on board makes dealing with them a bit easier. Weather, congestion, ice, holding, tech problems, pax problems, you name 'em.
Thirdly. I sign for the a/c. You want to take less than me? YOU sign for it.
