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12th Aug 2013, 19:45

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You burn more fuel so you can climb higher to save fuel. No disrespect to the Irish, but you know what I mean. Is this a 1 step back to take 2 steps forward scenario? I suppose it would depend on how long you would cruise at the higher level.