So, from many of the comments here, it would indeed appear that the particular problem of "minimal fuel" is mainly the mainstay of certain British operators. Why is this?
Surely, those that operate into LHR/LGW on a very regular basis certainly KNOW the problems they face...so why do they continue to carry only minimum fuel?
Seems they should have learned hard lessons by now...
Or, could it possibly be...don't confuse us with the facts, our minds are made up?