The planning phase of a flight is the time before departure when the fuel calculation is made.

It is
ended when takeoff thrust is applied on the runway for takeoff

TAF VHHH 0606 20005KT 9999 -RA BKN020

TEMPO 1012 23010KT 7000 SHRA SCT018CB=

A flight can proceed to intended

destination without any additional fuel as
the planning phase is ended.
Final fuel has been made by PIC base on
one alternate to be reach via destination
(F.O.M. 2.4.5 para 1).

TG999 Thai Dispatch, TAF VHHH 0606

amend to read “ 20005KT 5000 RA BKN020
TG999 Thai Dispatch, TAF VHHH 0606
TEMPO 1012 23018KT 0600 +TSRA
amend to read “ 20005KT 5000 RA BKN020
SCT010CB”.
TEMPO 1012 23018KT 0600 +TSRA
SCT010CB”.

A flight must return to gate for uplifting additional fuel to cover two alternates
(F.O.M. 2.4.5 para 6.2).