It's happened to four aircraft recently. It's an on-going issue. They do eventually show up--as in up to 1-2 game years later. In fact, one I purchased a few days ago is now available as of this morning. They don't count against your utilization until they "appear".
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pseudoswede
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If you're reading this, then you probably have an interest in how I'm consistently the highest-valued airline in Airline Empires with 20.00 aircraft utilization. I fear my interest in the game is slowly dissipating due to how easy it is. With that in mind, I'm looking for apprentices to teach my ways to. You will find my methods will make your gameplay much more efficient while maximizing profits. In order to even be considered, you must meet some rather strict requirements...
- This is most important: you realize Airline Empires is merely a game. You play it as a game. The objective of most games is to win. If you want to try to play "realistically" and try to operate like a real airline, don't bother applying. If you aim to work in the airline industry, quit playing this game immediately and concentrate on school. No one who reads your resumé/CV will ever care you carefully mimic that airline's route network, fleet, seat plans, and IFE/IFS on this game--nor will they ever care how many countless hours you
spendwaste making liveries, logos, or flying planes in FS. Do you think they would ever hire a person whose goal is to run an airline with single-digit profit margins?
- You actually understand the basics of gameplay and the nature of competition. How you need to configure your aircraft's seating for maximum profit is extremely obvious. If you can't see that, don't bother applying. If you ever consulted SeatGuru for a seating plan, don't bother applying. Your route network should also reflect that you understand the nature of the competition of the game.
- You concentrate on only one world at a time. The round is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires some dedication.
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In Topic: Purchased Aircraft Not Showing Up In Available Aircraft Listing
03 March 2018 - 04:04 PM
In Topic: how create a good IFS
20 December 2017 - 06:36 PM
It's impossible to have a 5-star (and most likely 3 and 4-star) IFS and break-even.
Just be comforted by the fact that AE passengers have unlimited disposable income and will pay whatever you charge. They may not like it, but you'll make money--which is most important.
In Topic: Still can't Set up new Routes!
18 December 2017 - 05:21 PM
The easiest solution is to stop playing Open Worlds.
In Topic: What caused some airlines to drop in valuations rapidly?
02 December 2017 - 08:44 PM
It's a simple strategy that will help you on the long run.
I keep track of competitors' DOP, fleet, and destinations. If their DOP increases (which means an increase in fleet and destinations), that means they're active. If their fleet or destinations decrease, that means they are probably inactive, and I attack their routes (especially once their gate utilization to a destination drops to 0%).
When a large airline shuts down, you can easily tell who picked up a bunch of planes off the used market by tracking their fleet size.
In Topic: Why Is It Important For Utiliziation To Be Low?
25 September 2017 - 04:17 PM
It's not important. Every single minute your plane sits idle, it's losing money. Your planes, no matter how old, will never suffer any major mechanical issue that prevents it from completing all of its scheduled flights per day. Your mechanics, no matter how little you pay them, are incredibly fast and efficient with maintenance, too.
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