Even with fuel prices at historic lows in the aviation world, pilots are constantly looking to save when they top off. Various apps keep us apprised of current pump prices, so we can plan our stops. But, what if there were a way to get a discount from the retail price when we taxi up to an FBO?
We’re only aware of one discount program for avgas—which may be a good thing, because it means retail prices aren’t bumped up to accommodate discounting—but many are available for those who burn jet fuel. The programs are generically referred to as fuel cards, and are so ingrained that in the turbine world you’re costing yourself at least a dollar a gallon if you’re not using a fuel card each time you buy jet fuel.