Well, that may be true, but other than the 717 a few years back, that’s always been the case for the last 10 years at least, afaik.

The PWA minimum is kinda meaningless in real terms. It’s like the actual fuel needed to get to a destination, leaving no room for normal landing fuel, much less contingency or alternate fuel. Flaming out upon reaching the gate is never the goal.

How much ‘extra’ is the debate