TopBunk
The day I am dictated to as to how much fuel I will carry when I am PIC, is the day I will stay on the ground.
Yes I am fully aware it costs fuel to carry fuel. However you only need one diversion (expensive) and all that saving plus some, is lost.
12 months ago if you flight planned to Mumbai for eg.,with 30 mins holding fuel, you would have a 50/50 chance of a divert.
You are right, it is horses for courses.