No Gates Left

Lord Voldemort · **on:** June 25, 2008, 08:10:36 pm

What should I do if there are no gates left in my base?
Are extra gates ever added in?

I know the obvious answer would be to build a terminal, but do remember that I'm a smaller airline (Around 7 Million DOP)
and I don't relish the idea of spending 33 Million on building a terminal. However, I would like to ask if unused gates at a terminal are flagged for unuse.

Also, 1 more thing. If I have 4 gates rented at Munich, and then I build 6 Terminals, then would I have to close my routes to return the rented gates, or would I just be able to return, meaning the system doesn't have a difference between terminal gates and rented gates.

Sorry if I don't make sense.... :oops:

Vamerica · **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:30:43 pm

Well there is 2 ways. See if any gates are returned at month change, and as you said, building terminal,\. Those are really your only choices

pseudoswede · **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:33:19 pm

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However, I would like to ask if unused gates at a terminal are flagged for unuse.

Yes, however it depends on if other airlines have unused (rented) gates there. The larger the airport, the more likely unused gates appear at the month change. In addition, inactive airlines get their gates returned once they are removed from the game--but I'm not sure how often that is ran.

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Also, 1 more thing. If I have 4 gates rented at Munich, and then I build 6 Terminals, then would I have to close my routes to return the rented gates, or would I just be able to return, meaning the system doesn't have a difference between terminal gates and rented gates.

To put it simply: building a terminal automagically moves all of your flights to the terminal gates. Thus, if you currently use all 40 slots in that airport, and you build a 6-gate terminal, all 40 used slots move to your terminal, and the 4 rented gates are empty, and, thus, marked to be returned--unless you can use 51 more slots* in the two months you have those gates.

* - Building a 6-gate terminal, plus your 4 rented gates equals 100 slots.

Lord Voldemort · **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:39:34 pm

Thanks... I suppose I'll just build a terminal.... :cry:

Vamerica · **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:50:00 pm

terminals are good

Chavaquiah · **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:14:34 pm

Don't look for gates only at month change. If you have competitors that are expanding fast and have their own terminals, chances are they may release a gate at some other time. This is because, when we have a terminal and still some rented gates, for each 10 gates we add to our terminal we have to release one rented.

So, look often. :wink:

If you have to build a terminal, not all is bad. Gates from your own terminal cost only 75% of the regular rent price. In the long run, there are some savings to be made there.

Lord Voldemort · **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2008, 03:35:12 pm

Thanks guys. I built the terminal, and quite frankly, I think I'm better off now.
It only costs a million to extend it, paying off (as opposed to renting it) in a few months.