ribena, I suspect that you trained in the USA where it's a requirement. There was no such requirement on this side of the Atlantic, when I last saw a flight plan, even in LVP operations.
You must, of course, in LVP conditions, have takeoff alternate(s) which comply with the specifications in your ops manual.
Last edited by Georgeablelovehowindia; 17th March 2012 at 14:50.
Reason: Nominating takeoff alternate in LVP