UAE AIP fuel requirement...
The UAE equivalent of the AIP (I'll get the exact reference shortly) says to plan for at least 20 mins holding (not included in the OFP) so despite EK 'policy' it would be in contradiction on the advice given by the GCAA.
I stand to be corrected.
At the end of the day we 'the pilots' make the decision. The policy and attitudes will change however under a weight of subsequent ASRs but we must be clear about our fuel state and apply the ICAO rules; if you think you will land below final reserve call a Pan, if you know call a Mayday, if no EAT divert and in all cases submit the ASRs. Use the rules, play by them and they can't do anything but change the policy when it costs them both in terms of money and reputation.
Sad to say but in these times it would also be advisable to get the legal insurance cover now on offer.
Be safe.
Last edited by Marooned; 12th Jun 2009 at 18:02.