[Moonman62]

The only time I've known pilots to fly strictly by the book is when they are in labor negotiations.

You've still got the fact that AF 447 tried to pick its way through a weather system that other flights went around.

[saganite]

I’m guessing it was due more to complacency than to a desire to make their reclear point with required fuel but only the CVR will tell the tale. If it is ever made public.