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[schotz89]

I was wondering if Biz and First only airlines work out and how profitable in which markets are they.

[SIALimited]

I suppose it could with Scam IFE/IFS - until you face a whole lot of competition. Wouldn't be too profitable.

[Hake.]

Well, you could only use small planes, or introduce a small economy class section. Before R0 reset, I had 5 or 6 A318s configured 7F 24C 35Y. Because they did not have as many passengers I could fly them to BOS from LCY, which has a 4,984 ft runway so no competition could get in. I didn't make too much profit though and you need many destinations.

[Northern]

I used to put CRJ-200s in an all business and first, they operated out of all airports in the UK (above 3m) and i think i had 5 a318's in a f/c config flying out of LHR

[Nexus8]

Air Brest All F/C flies 767-200s in 14F/100C and A320s in 8F/56C. I use 3 Star IFS

http://ae31.airline-...3rd&player=1542

 

I had a russian one using Yaks but I frogot about it so It when under but was making a profit while I was active on it.

[KJS607]

Every time I have tried airlines such as this, they ALWAYS go bust within a few years.

The only one that survived was when I used a crappy IFS

[Nexus8]

Every time I have tried airlines such as this, they ALWAYS go bust within a few years.

The only one that survived was when I used a crappy IFS

I have an option for 4* built into the expansion plans for Air Brest but am deciding to push it off until Expansion is Over.

[jtsyo]

I have some 737s configured to 6-60-24 and use them to pick up left over C passengers. I was surprised at how many routes there are that don't fill up C. Most just try to maximize Y load.

[KJS607]

That is true

[txaggie]

In the real world, British Airways operates an all business class flight from London City to New York JFK.

[Twisa Airlines]

I don't think Biz or First C only generates much profit. I tried that some time back and didn't see a better revenue generation than Economy.

[Mobeer]

I am trying out a First and Business class airline (no economy) in R0.
http://ae31.airline-...=1312&showmap=1

 

Flying all planes with 4* IFE and 3* IFS, mostly free except for Newspapers and Top quality snacks. I would like to improve the IFS but cannot find a good service that does not cost too much.

This is working ok so far - there are a lot of airlines that seem to fly all economy. Using aircraft like the 767 could be a problem though, because I am finding that demand is best suited to ~150 (max) capacity and smaller planes.

[Northern]

I've got 'Simple By Northern' in Rdelta

[ar157]

http://ae31.airline-...3s3c&player=602

'tis my all business class airline. A319 have 52C, A319LR have 40C and A320s have 64C. 6% profit margin no IFS and paying staff $7/hr

[Uruk]

In the real world, British Airways operates an all business class flight from London City to New York JFK.

I tried to copy them Concorde and all, didnt end well

[ar157]

I tried to copy them Concorde and all, didnt end well

yeah coz is a serious fuel guzzler. you do realise that BA use an A318 right?

[Uruk]

yeah coz is a serious fuel guzzler. you do realise that BA use an A318 right?

Wasn´t the Concorde Buisness and up? And its hard to buy a A318 in 1995.....

[Maje]

I'm trying a premium airline right now with v•executive, it is not impossible to make profit but development is pretty slow and competition is making things harder. I'm using A319s with 12F 70C all equipped with 5* IFE & 3* IFS, I pay staff 25% less than reference & maximize gate utilization. I guess it's best in O# worlds.

[Northern]

My RDelta Simple By Northern is doing very well! With Great service all 5 star

[ar157]

My RDelta Simple By Northern is doing very well! With Great service all 5 star

And terrible legroom?