Originally Posted by
SStreeter
Of course, if they've any sense: it reduces the takeoff roll.
There is a question I am fully qualified to answer ;-)
I am sure that any pax that thinks about it understands the principle of not carting around needless fuel while making appropriate allowance for alternatives. And fans of
cabin pressure understand that max landing weight may be less than the actual takeoff weight!
Similarly, I am sure most would be perfectly happy that takeoff runs are based on appropriate calculations and that you guys don't just blast into the air in the shortest possible distance.
On the other hand, we get a little twitchy when the safety margins seem to be pushed to their limits as in that video. Almost as twitchy as when they run out red wine in business class (KQ, that's you)