Also sounds illegal in U.S. Unless they’ve changed the regulations since I taught ground school, any plane flying on instrument flight rules (includes all flights above 10,000 feet) must have sufficient fuel for le scheduled flight plus 45 minutes at normal flying speed.
Linguist over 10 years ago
Aero Mexico or Jet Blue ? You decide.
bbadenov over 10 years ago
I once sat next to a guy on an airplane who had plenty of gas. No need for him to refuel in flight.
tbritt99 over 10 years ago
They’re birds. Why are not not just taking flight?
IndyMan over 10 years ago
Sounds like just about every airline these days !
Kerovan over 10 years ago
It would be effective though.
Reppr Premium Member over 10 years ago
Tennessee Birdwalk!
danlarios over 10 years ago
when they pass the hat let me know than I’ll get on board
stuart over 10 years ago
They try not to have extra landings, but occasionally miscalculate. Presumably, they track the performance, and optimize fuel margins.
Tin Can Twidget over 10 years ago
Also sounds illegal in U.S. Unless they’ve changed the regulations since I taught ground school, any plane flying on instrument flight rules (includes all flights above 10,000 feet) must have sufficient fuel for le scheduled flight plus 45 minutes at normal flying speed.
The Life I Draw Upon over 10 years ago
Sounds like too many accountants running the business.