However, typically, life is very black and white for 411A and predictably, he delivers his usual unthinking and simplistic type of answer…..
On the other hand, 'ole 411A has never run short of fuel and had to declare pan/mayday, quite unlike at least one quite large British carrier that comes to mind...on several occasions.
Few options remain, having used up contingency fuel, before takeoff.
The paying passengers deserve better.
Further, I find it rather strange indeed that some 'more modern' pilots, engaged in 'team building' and CRM etc, would then be prepared to throw away one of the most essential requirements for a safe arrival of their assigned flight...fuel in tanks.
Strange indeed, and very foolhardy.