Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Communication Breakdown; Other / Unknown
No Specific Anomaly Occurred All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Company Policy; Environment - Non Weather Related
I've noticed a trend the last few months of being dispatched with minimum fuel loads.  This previous X policy disappeared but a recent conversation with a Dispatcher confirmed it's back. Calling Dispatch for 'additional fuel' to meet safety margins has been rare the past few years; but it looks as though the need has returned.  According to the Dispatcher I spoke with today; when asked if they (dispatchers) are being pressured to Dispatch with minimum release fuel; his response was; '...well; they don't pressure us; but they do mention it a lot 'cause we're losing money.' Perhaps an email for those new captains who have yet to work under such policies might be appropriate. Cause - Cost cutting pressure from management.Suggestions - Return to policies based on safety; not earnings.
Air carrier Captain reported a recent trend of being dispatched with minimum fuel loads.