In Reply to: Fuel loads not urban myth posted by beepbeep on Sunday, 12. August 2007 at 12:15 Bali Time:
Beepbeep,
The airlines pay pilots for using less fuel, not carrying less fuel, although any reduction in all up weight will result in a lower fuel burn. Minimum fuel requirements are as I described and, if you have those requirements, that will enable you to meet all legal requirements. I to used to work in aviation, for just over forty two years, the last eighteen as a Flying Operations Inspector for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Cheers
Maverick