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Suggestions / Re: Few suggestions as I am coming back to the game after a long break
« on: June 10, 2014, 04:09:15 pm »
Another thought: newer planes should attract more passengers, or allow better prices.
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Game Strategy / Re: Looking for SE 210 Caravelle Super 10B replacement?
« on: June 10, 2014, 01:19:45 pm »
Thanks Matias.
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Game Strategy / Re: Looking for SE 210 Caravelle Super 10B replacement?
« on: June 10, 2014, 08:42:35 am »
What do you do when you replace aircraft? Do you sell the older plane that you have taken out of service, or do you scrap it?
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Suggestions / Re: Few suggestions as I am coming back to the game after a long break
« on: June 10, 2014, 08:39:13 am »
Last point, and then I will stop talking to myself: when replacing aircraft by another, it would be nice to be able to swap the aircraft on all its routes in one click (with a confirmation, so 2 clicks). Especially if one selects the same aircraft type, this would save a lot of time.
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Suggestions / Re: Few suggestions as I am coming back to the game after a long break
« on: June 10, 2014, 08:38:07 am »
With regards to maintenance costs, I think these needs to be overhauled and be calculated on a per aircraft basis. Users should be able to see the maintenance costs as they chose the aircraft they want to buy.
Also, it would be nice that the older the technology, the higher the maintenance costs, thus making it logical that users stop buying old design aircraft.
Also, it would be nice that the older the technology, the higher the maintenance costs, thus making it logical that users stop buying old design aircraft.
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Suggestions / Few suggestions as I am coming back to the game after a long break
« on: June 10, 2014, 08:36:01 am »
Aircraft revenue vs costs
I think this is what is the priority for a fix. As it is, high capacity aircraft are a no go in this game, which make it frustrating when you see a nice A380-800.
I understand the developpers do not want to kill smaller aircraft by making bigger aircraft too profitable, but here are some ideas, taking into account this target.
1. As long as the capacity offered on a route hasn't reached the demand, prices should remain high, and should be the same for any type of aircraft.
2. When offer is higher than demand, there should be a slight bonus for the aircraft offering the fastest service (this would be reflected in passengers accepting to pay just a little bit more for the same flight), such bonus to increase based on the length of the route.
3. When offer is higher than demand (taking into account prices modifiers as per above), planes should be filled up according to the price. First the cheapest tickets price, then second etc... If two airlines have the same pricing, they share the passengers.
4. Fuel: I would add one hour of fuel costs on each flight to simulate take off/climbing and approach/landing fuel burn. This will also make big heavy jets less attractive on short routes.
5. Costs per seat: the costs per seats (fuel/maintenance) should be somehow calculated to ensure that bigger aircraft can offer lower seat costs. This might be managed to ensure that there are no dramatic drops (as not to kill smaller aircraft) but it needs to be better balanced than today, where costs are prohibitive on bigger jets.
6. Passengers should be willing to pay more for longer routes. Everybody understands that the longer the route, the higher the costs. As it is today, long range is not a very good option. This needs to be offset by higher fees on long range routes.
I think this is what is the priority for a fix. As it is, high capacity aircraft are a no go in this game, which make it frustrating when you see a nice A380-800.
I understand the developpers do not want to kill smaller aircraft by making bigger aircraft too profitable, but here are some ideas, taking into account this target.
1. As long as the capacity offered on a route hasn't reached the demand, prices should remain high, and should be the same for any type of aircraft.
2. When offer is higher than demand, there should be a slight bonus for the aircraft offering the fastest service (this would be reflected in passengers accepting to pay just a little bit more for the same flight), such bonus to increase based on the length of the route.
3. When offer is higher than demand (taking into account prices modifiers as per above), planes should be filled up according to the price. First the cheapest tickets price, then second etc... If two airlines have the same pricing, they share the passengers.
4. Fuel: I would add one hour of fuel costs on each flight to simulate take off/climbing and approach/landing fuel burn. This will also make big heavy jets less attractive on short routes.
5. Costs per seat: the costs per seats (fuel/maintenance) should be somehow calculated to ensure that bigger aircraft can offer lower seat costs. This might be managed to ensure that there are no dramatic drops (as not to kill smaller aircraft) but it needs to be better balanced than today, where costs are prohibitive on bigger jets.
6. Passengers should be willing to pay more for longer routes. Everybody understands that the longer the route, the higher the costs. As it is today, long range is not a very good option. This needs to be offset by higher fees on long range routes.
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 23, 2009, 03:21:57 pm »Last question. In my world (506), when I go on the aircraft market page, I can see the "deals" with aircraft on sale or available for lease. There are 2 DC8 showing, and I'd love to lease them, but when I click on the "buy" hyperlink, I get to a totally different page. I guess it is a bug?
I've spotted deals like that from time to time too, and it may be a case of private deals. I'll rectify that if it is the case.
This bug has now been fixed for leases. If they occur for sales, give me the aircraft ID and World ID. (and make sure they are still on the market)
It seems to have been fixed, the aircraft are not showing any longer.
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 21, 2009, 03:32:55 pm »
Actually, it wasn't my last question for tonight. 
Is it possible to fly a route that is 15nm short, or the game prevents it?
(like from the international airport to the domestic airport in a city).
Is it possible to fly a route that is 15nm short, or the game prevents it?
(like from the international airport to the domestic airport in a city).
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 21, 2009, 03:28:37 pm »
Thanks to all again.
Last question. In my world (506), when I go on the aircraft market page, I can see the "deals" with aircraft on sale or available for lease. There are 2 DC8 showing, and I'd love to lease them, but when I click on the "buy" hyperlink, I get to a totally different page. I guess it is a bug?
Why aren't there any big aircraft on lease? Is lease exclusively based on players who lease aircraft, or does the game catter for computer managed leasing companies?
Last question. In my world (506), when I go on the aircraft market page, I can see the "deals" with aircraft on sale or available for lease. There are 2 DC8 showing, and I'd love to lease them, but when I click on the "buy" hyperlink, I get to a totally different page. I guess it is a bug?
Why aren't there any big aircraft on lease? Is lease exclusively based on players who lease aircraft, or does the game catter for computer managed leasing companies?
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 21, 2009, 07:26:17 am »Another daft question: I am thinking to buy my first aircraft. When I look on the used market, there is a table that gives a value for the aircraft and a sale price. Then, when I click on the aircraft I am interested in purchasing, there is a more detailed page about the aircraft, including a table showing a value for that aircraft. But that value is different from the value shown in the first table. What are both values supposed to mean? Is one the value for a new aircraft, and the other an estimated market value for the given aircraft?
Can someone help me on that question?
Also, I couldn't find anywhere in the game manual how you can offer one of your aircraft for lease. Could you please give me a hint?
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 21, 2009, 05:28:57 am »Im really surprised that someone is actually saying "THANKS" to ME.....
Well,then, thanks to you again and dktc for your useful answers.
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 20, 2009, 10:36:45 am »
Thanks Cheung Airlines!
So the price should be the same for breakfast and dinner?
So the price should be the same for breakfast and dinner?
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 20, 2009, 09:49:18 am »
Thanks a lot for your answers.
If I read correctly your answer to my question 1, there is no market research tool like there is for the routes to predict revenue from lunch/dinner/breakfast? It is all guess, and check in misc to see what improves?
Another daft question: I am thinking to buy my first aircraft. When I look on the used market, there is a table that gives a value for the aircraft and a sale price. Then, when I click on the aircraft I am interested in purchasing, there is a more detailed page about the aircraft, including a table showing a value for that aircraft. But that value is different from the value shown in the first table. What are both values supposed to mean? Is one the value for a new aircraft, and the other an estimated market value for the given aircraft?
Finally, if you decide to retire an aircraft, rather than selling it (because you think you won't be able to sell it anyway), how do you do?
If I read correctly your answer to my question 1, there is no market research tool like there is for the routes to predict revenue from lunch/dinner/breakfast? It is all guess, and check in misc to see what improves?
Another daft question: I am thinking to buy my first aircraft. When I look on the used market, there is a table that gives a value for the aircraft and a sale price. Then, when I click on the aircraft I am interested in purchasing, there is a more detailed page about the aircraft, including a table showing a value for that aircraft. But that value is different from the value shown in the first table. What are both values supposed to mean? Is one the value for a new aircraft, and the other an estimated market value for the given aircraft?
Finally, if you decide to retire an aircraft, rather than selling it (because you think you won't be able to sell it anyway), how do you do?
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General Chat / Re: Concerning €1 Routes
« on: May 20, 2009, 08:01:29 am »
There could be some sense in the $1 route, if it feeds your longhaul operation.
Today, when you buy a ticket from a big international airline for a long-haul flight, with a domestic connection, they don't charge you the domestic flight.
Today, when you buy a ticket from a big international airline for a long-haul flight, with a domestic connection, they don't charge you the domestic flight.
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General Chat / Re: Daft Question From A Newbie
« on: May 20, 2009, 07:56:47 am »
A few more daft questions:
1. How do I monitor whether my price policy for food and beverages is succeful or not (is there somewhere a stat showing how much were sold or is it just about me fiddling blindly with the numbers?)?
2. Does the fleet mix impact maintenance costs. In real life, it is cheaper to operate a big fleet of one particular aircraft than operating 10 different types of airplanes for the same fleet size. Is this reflected in the game? Does the same apply to operational crew costs (due to training issues, lack of flexibility)?
3. Does the fact that I bring in passengers to my main base increase the number of passengers likely to connect with one of my other flights? And therefore, will international flights feed my domestic network, and will my domestic network feed my international one?
Thanks a lot!
1. How do I monitor whether my price policy for food and beverages is succeful or not (is there somewhere a stat showing how much were sold or is it just about me fiddling blindly with the numbers?)?
2. Does the fleet mix impact maintenance costs. In real life, it is cheaper to operate a big fleet of one particular aircraft than operating 10 different types of airplanes for the same fleet size. Is this reflected in the game? Does the same apply to operational crew costs (due to training issues, lack of flexibility)?
3. Does the fact that I bring in passengers to my main base increase the number of passengers likely to connect with one of my other flights? And therefore, will international flights feed my domestic network, and will my domestic network feed my international one?
Thanks a lot!
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