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m8rics

m8rics

Member Since 27 Mar 2019
Offline Last Active Jul 28 2019 06:08 AM

In Topic: Solution to Constant Expansion

01 April 2019 - 10:36 AM

I'm a new player and I really like airline empire's huge set of data. I wish the following improvements can be made to make it perfect:
  • Currently route demand seems to be based purely on annual passenger numbers of the two airports. It should take into account the routes already opened in the same airport (which will reduce demand in general). Routes between nearby cities or the same coutries should have bigger impact. 
  • Airports in the same city, the closer to the city center should have higher demand, rather than the bigger aiport normally far from the city.
  • An airport can only have a limited number of flights each day. Some airports have embargo period as well. That will make slots more valuable.
  • Some airports should be domestic only.
  • Demand should in general increase at different speed between areas, and fluctuate with significant events, for example a fincial crisis or natural disaster./*]
  • Shorter distance routes should have less demand (proportionally) on F and C class than longer distances. Currently it seems only one seat configuration needed.
  • Number of seats, IFS, reputation should also affect demand at a greater level.
  • Fuel price can be volatile to make it more interesting.
  • Aircraft can only start from hub/HQ, but up to 2 stops can be made.
  • Route can be planned before aircraft is delivered.
  • Aircraft cost increase annually indexed. Currently some old planes prices are too cheap because they still have the same price 20 years ago.
  • Used aircraft should cost more to change seat configuration. The delivery time should be longer.
  • Load factor changes instantly after prices are changed. It should take at least a few days.