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Well yeah, we're talking a about WHY it's a problem for them to stop.
by izacus 3y ago
Well yeah, we're talking a about WHY it's a problem for them to stop.
- coryrc 3y agoIIRC airframe lifetime is rated in pressurization cycles.
- cyberax 3y agoIt adds a surprising amount of time. You have to descend, land, taxi to a fueling area, refuel, taxi, take off, climb. And that's if the local regulations allow fueling with passengers on board. That's probably around 2 hours extra. And this in turn can require the plane to carry additional pilots and flight attendants.