noun
a compound noun formed by combining the words 'fuel' and 'tankering'; it refers to the practice of carrying extra fuel on an aircraft for various reasons such as cost-saving or avoiding high fuel prices at certain airports
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Fuel tankering is a common practice in the aviation industry to save costs by carrying excess fuel on board.
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Pilots often engage in fuel tankering to avoid paying higher prices for fuel at certain airports.
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Some airlines are known for fuel tankering to maximize their profits.
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In business, fuel tankering can be compared to stockpiling resources for future use.