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Airline Mogul => General Chat => Topic started by: Pacific on July 31, 2008, 02:56:03 pm

Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Pacific on July 31, 2008, 02:56:03 pm
I looked up 3 airlines in Chicago and they have the exact same route structure!  I wonder if a certain premium feature is responsible... :twisted:
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Cheung Airlines on July 31, 2008, 03:02:13 pm
And Im one of them....

(I research in W3 and write them down) :D  :D  :D  :D

So the cash in my account will be more than others who is lazy to do this 8)  8)  8)
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: MrOrange on July 31, 2008, 03:02:48 pm
That's hardly a premium feature :wink:

But yeah, most likely premium Gate Search got to some people, finally.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: nwadeltaboy on July 31, 2008, 03:04:24 pm
Quote from: "MrOrange"
That's hardly a premium feature :wink:

(http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~mbp24/media/fav-bart_google_dumb-big.gif)
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Cheung Airlines on July 31, 2008, 03:06:26 pm
Quote from: "nwadeltaboy"
Quote from: "MrOrange"
That's hardly a premium feature :wink:

(http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~mbp24/media/fav-bart_google_dumb-big.gif)


 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Not this again......
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: zenmen5 on July 31, 2008, 03:11:42 pm
It's the classic StephenM picture
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Vamerica on July 31, 2008, 10:44:36 pm
Im using the premier feature in Atlanta in W10
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: zkvac on August 01, 2008, 04:59:47 am
Why do you pay for premium gate search, when you can do it all yourself on Excel in about 5 mins? Same goes for aircraft, but they're less helpful.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Zero-G on August 01, 2008, 05:20:47 am
I'm In Chicago, and I'm using my premium Excel function...
Although the premium Gate feature had some great features and is easier to use!

Keep in mind there are people that are too lazy to research in the beginning and just copy for as long as they can keep up.
and really how many places can or will you really go in the beginning months with 1 plane there is sure to be some the same espically in an over crowded starting base such as ORD.

Zero-G
PS, you can always move or request a reset...
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: epxair on August 01, 2008, 05:22:07 am
i do not use premium gate search....lol
still have no idea what it looks like :(
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Cheung Airlines on August 01, 2008, 05:26:41 am
you can sort those gates by names, distance, eic. :roll:
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: epxair on August 01, 2008, 05:29:43 am
Quote from: "Cheung Airlines"
you can sort those gates by names, distance, eic. :roll:

i don't see there are any significant advantages of using premium gate search
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: pseudoswede on August 01, 2008, 09:08:55 am
Quote from: "zkvac"
Why do you pay for premium gate search, when you can do it all yourself on Excel in about 5 mins? Same goes for aircraft, but they're less helpful.


The only thing that using Excel doesn't help with is when new airports are added to the game. (Which is why I've migrated to an Access database. :twisted:)
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: zkvac on August 01, 2008, 09:18:10 am
Then you just make a new one ;)
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: pseudoswede on August 01, 2008, 09:24:30 am
Quote from: "zkvac"
Then you just make a new one ;)


I see. I use mine to also calculate various block times for aircraft for route planning as well as mark which airports I'm flying to. Creating a new one would be a major hassle for me.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: StephenM on August 01, 2008, 09:25:31 am
Quote from: "epxair"
Quote from: "Cheung Airlines"
you can sort those gates by names, distance, eic. :roll:

i don't see there are any significant advantages of using premium gate search


There are extra filters that Cheung has left out. There are also criteria to leave out airports that have  0 gates left, along with criteria to search just gates you own. And finally there is a create route button beside every result that opens in a new window or a new tab. Greatly increasing the speed of creating routes.

Edit: I have given you access to Premium Gate Search until midnight tonight Irish Time. You should get an idea if you like the feature.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: epxair on August 01, 2008, 02:12:57 pm
Quote from: "StephenM"
Quote from: "epxair"
Quote from: "Cheung Airlines"
you can sort those gates by names, distance, eic. :roll:

i don't see there are any significant advantages of using premium gate search


There are extra filters that Cheung has left out. There are also criteria to leave out airports that have  0 gates left, along with criteria to search just gates you own. And finally there is a create route button beside every result that opens in a new window or a new tab. Greatly increasing the speed of creating routes.

Edit: I have given you access to Premium Gate Search until midnight tonight Irish Time. You should get an idea if you like the feature.

thanks steven
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: iranair777 on August 01, 2008, 02:18:11 pm
Why the donkeys will a premium feature come in to copy peoples routes?  :roll:
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: MrOrange on August 01, 2008, 02:28:13 pm
IT's not copying. It's sorting the Gate Search to show the airports closest to your base and creating those routes first.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Tiger In Training on August 01, 2008, 05:03:49 pm
Quote from: "zkvac"
Then you just make a new one ;)


I have something you could use. But don't hold me to it just yet.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Air Elbonia on August 02, 2008, 12:25:53 am
Quote from: "pseudoswede"
Quote from: "zkvac"
Why do you pay for premium gate search, when you can do it all yourself on Excel in about 5 mins? Same goes for aircraft, but they're less helpful.


The only thing that using Excel doesn't help with is when new airports are added to the game. (Which is why I've migrated to an Access database. :twisted:)


Access is so "ewww".
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: iranair777 on August 02, 2008, 12:44:01 am
Quote from: "Air Elbonia"
Quote from: "pseudoswede"
Quote from: "zkvac"
Why do you pay for premium gate search, when you can do it all yourself on Excel in about 5 mins? Same goes for aircraft, but they're less helpful.


The only thing that using Excel doesn't help with is when new airports are added to the game. (Which is why I've migrated to an Access database. :twisted:)


Access is so "ewww".

while we go on about girls, the typical programmer does the above :lol:
Title: Re: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Fleur-de-Lis on August 02, 2008, 02:57:29 am
Quote from: "Pacific"
I looked up 3 airlines in Chicago and they have the exact same route structure!  I wonder if a certain premium feature is responsible... :twisted:


Pfffft...

I wouldn't know, as I don't have any premium features.

I just look at the "view airport" screen, and take notes on where everyone else is going. Then I make routes to those destinations.
:D

If I have any hours on an aircraft left over, I make routes with the aid of an atlas next to my computer.
Title: Re: An Interesting Observation
Post by: NorfolkInternational on August 02, 2008, 03:19:04 am
Quote from: "Fleur-de-Lis"
Quote from: "Pacific"
I looked up 3 airlines in Chicago and they have the exact same route structure!  I wonder if a certain premium feature is responsible... :twisted:


Pfffft...

I wouldn't know, as I don't have any premium features.

I just look at the "view airport" screen, and take notes on where everyone else is going. Then I make routes to those destinations.
:D

If I have any hours on an aircraft left over, I make routes with the aid of an atlas next to my computer.


You would do better to try and find places people are not flying to mate. Less competition = more money.

Unless it is a very large airport.
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Cheung Airlines on August 02, 2008, 05:03:40 am
I was using my Geography Book to make my routes back in W3, when there was no Premium features... :lol:
Title: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Pacific on August 02, 2008, 09:30:09 am
I used to use online maps until the premium feature came along.  I shelled out the free credits for it as it saves time and hassle and is the only reason why I came back to AM!
Title: Re: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Fleur-de-Lis on August 02, 2008, 06:28:06 pm
Quote from: "NorfolkInternational"


You would do better to try and find places people are not flying to mate. Less competition = more money.

Unless it is a very large airport.


Look at the original quote to figure where I'm based at.
;)
Title: Re: An Interesting Observation
Post by: Cheung Airlines on August 03, 2008, 01:10:09 am
Quote from: "Fleur-de-Lis"
Quote from: "NorfolkInternational"


You would do better to try and find places people are not flying to mate. Less competition = more money.

Unless it is a very large airport.


Look at the original quote to figure where I'm based at.
;)


The over-crowded ORD...... :cry:
with people like you, epx, Zero-G and many othres .... Its my pleasure to compete with you :)


(But apparently Im smaller than you guys) :cry: