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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 8:10 pm
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In normal circumstances, an airline wouldn't want to fly an aircraft with significantly more fuel than necessary. It's costly to transport the extra weight. Also, it's better to avoid heavy landings or having additional fuel to dump if an emergency arises.
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