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#34763 NW's FAs reject pay cut deal

Posted by Russ on 06 June 2006 - 11:27 PM in Real World Aviation

We need a dead legacy soon, it will either be Delta or Northwest. Also banning a strike is illegal in some states... And if they did, there is no way to stop a strike they can just not show up to work. (I believe that is what Denver's transit did).

The LF's are going to be greater than 85% this summer. Everyone says that there is too much capacity, maybe true post 9/11 but not anymore. The legacies have already dropped seats.

I don't like flying the crowded skies now (let's not mention TSA). Dropping the legacy airline would do NOTHING for the surviving airlines, since they don't really compete against each other. They compete against the LCC. Which will fill all that capacity in rapid order.

The problem is costs not capacity. The business model is LCC.

But frankly, prices have to come up. Even the LCC's are having trouble making a profit with the increase of fuel costs.

#34651 Sooo.....

Posted by Russ on 05 June 2006 - 05:14 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

It depends on a couple factors;

How ready is V3. If it is almost ready in weeks than we may see a longer play round.

Is there any features of V3 that can be tested in the current version? If so, we may get a short play round.

If V3 is not a factor then we can expect the play round to last to year 8 or so. That will allow TW to focus on V3 for as long as possible without the distraction of a new round.

OTOH, if the gods want they could restart tomorrow. But I wouldn't make plans on that. When the top 10 quit because of boredom, then its time.

#34599 Feeders?

Posted by Russ on 04 June 2006 - 01:29 AM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

Hey Russ, If you still have RNO gates, I can use them. After selling a 1900 and a J-31 I have a small RNO operation going again with 3 gates.

I kept one, the others I had to release. PM me when you want it. I can also offer you some good deals on a 328 when you can afford it

#34547 Vacation mode

Posted by Russ on 02 June 2006 - 08:22 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests

And if you leave a bunch of $1 routes and go on vacation?

#34506 Feeders?

Posted by Russ on 01 June 2006 - 04:47 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

That sux. I have 3 of your gates and can hold for 24 hrs

#34502 Feeders?

Posted by Russ on 01 June 2006 - 01:57 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

Its just plain sick.....

I have no room to grow at RNO unless I build my own terminal......

PM Me ASAP

ID = 9856

#34485 What to do about airlines like this?

Posted by Russ on 01 June 2006 - 02:21 AM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

Seems that Boing Airways has been playing silly buggers...

I'll be soon deleting all accounts and banning this user...

I thought it was AirVegas

#34416 Extending Terminals

Posted by Russ on 30 May 2006 - 03:59 AM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

I currently have a terminal. I am trying to figure out how I extend it. Do I have to purchase a new, larger terminal, or can I just add a gate when I have the need to.
RyGuy

Read the Wiki (AE Manual)

But the short answer is that you have to add at least 5 more gates at a time. There is an $10M fee for each time you add as well as the $5M per gate building fee. Oh, and the actual discounted gate rental as well.

Use the same menu choice as when you built the original terminal.

If you have hubbed the terminal you will not have to do it again.

#34397 Aca

Posted by Russ on 29 May 2006 - 04:56 PM in Bugs

274 gates still availible at acapulco?

#34396 Feeders?

Posted by Russ on 29 May 2006 - 03:09 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

I was taking alook at the tail end of the rankings and I noticed that there were numerous airlines at about rank 1100 that don't seem valid.

The have only one city and have random letters for names.

Could these be a way of getting more gates into the game?

#34365 Airliners Alliance

Posted by Russ on 29 May 2006 - 02:02 AM in Alliances

No free drinks on that flight!

#34357 Airliners Alliance

Posted by Russ on 29 May 2006 - 12:33 AM in Alliances

A j31 from Iowa to FLA? Do those things have bathrooms?

#34344 737-700 or A 319 ??????????????

Posted by Russ on 28 May 2006 - 09:14 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

the 736 as well as the 717 are poor choices, same for the 318.

Comparing the 319 to the 737, the advantages of the 319 are so small that the earlier delivery time for the 737 trumps the operating savings.

#34275 Next step?

Posted by Russ on 26 May 2006 - 10:49 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

I would go for the ATR's if your routes are less than 500 miles. No Queue, good economics.

the -42 is much cheaper and will get you almost as many seats as the 2000. The -72 has almost as many seats as the q400.

Their problem is range. If the routes are over 400 miles then the 328/2000/q400 are better choices

#34273 737-700 or A 319 ??????????????

Posted by Russ on 26 May 2006 - 10:43 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

I have a difficult time with the 739s....i have one and it was so hard to manage...till i moved it onto a different set of routes but it annoyed be so much. The only thing stoppin me from ditching them for some airbuses are the long lines, my love for boeings, and that ive planned on keeping that line if not buying more...lets hope i find better routes for my next ones.

I usually start with a 737 or 738, then use a 739 or 752/3 later as I get a feel for the LF. The 739 is too big for many routes. Over time I have accumulated 737/8/9, 752/3 so I can cross level as demand permits. But I would start smaller and build up. And the 739 is range limited.

#34271 737-700 or A 319 ??????????????

Posted by Russ on 26 May 2006 - 10:37 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

The 752 is useful for the range, if you don't need the range go either 739 or 753.

Although as an entry level jet, I would go for the 737. Skip the 736.

#34228 737-700 or A 319 ??????????????

Posted by Russ on 26 May 2006 - 01:36 AM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

the profits you reap from having the jet online sooner will out weigh any initial cost savings.

The range should not be a factor in your decision. If you are trying to connect cities like that for your first jet you are missing out on profits. Look for something in the 750 - 1500 mile range.

Later the range may be a factor, but you might look at a 757-200 instead or a larger AB.

#34140 Ok, I have to post this

Posted by Russ on 23 May 2006 - 09:36 PM in Off Topic

To protect the red states: The top five states have all but one of the Ivy schools. Also, think how many private schools and richer communities are in those states compared to Red states (I'm not saying the south is dumb, I'm saying there are more rich persons per person in New York then say Mississippi).

Still, how did Ohio get 23?

And if I mention that all those states are much more urban than average, what conclusion can you make?

#34139 Ok, I have to post this

Posted by Russ on 23 May 2006 - 09:34 PM in Off Topic

And this is why i wonder why Bushey Airlines is so proud of his name?

Actually, Bushey Airlines has nothing to do with W. Named after Clarkson University hero, Joe Bushey.

But after the funny airline slogan's I thought I would run with it.

#34103 SPECIAL REPORT!! Minnakht Airways

Posted by Russ on 21 May 2006 - 10:39 PM in Airline Press Releases

So where do you plan on flying it? MCO-?

#34101 Inactives

Posted by Russ on 21 May 2006 - 10:06 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests

Unless the program has changed since last round. If he doesn't log in for two weeks, he gets deleted.

#33878 Building a Terminal at a hub

Posted by Russ on 17 May 2006 - 04:22 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

What is the benefit of a hub at all?

First search the forum threads, there have been many discussions on this subject. Should be a FAQ.

But long story short: It increases the LF of any routes that you are flying from that hub. The caveat is that the costs of the hub outway the benefits until you fill about 20 gates.

#33875 Building a Terminal at a hub

Posted by Russ on 17 May 2006 - 03:00 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

Nope, in that respect you will not lose the gates. Gates you build yourself i.e with a terminal are yours forever (well untill the next reset )

You can build a 50 gate terminal and just use 1 gate if you want the other 49 will remain unsed and at your disposal.

A couple other facts to remember:

You can't release a terminal. Those 50 gates are yours forever, as well as the rent fees.

If you hub a terminal, you can't dehub. The only way to dehub is to release the gates, and since you can't do that with a terminal, you are stuck with both the hub fees and the terminal costs.

#33855 This is getting insane......

Posted by Russ on 16 May 2006 - 10:21 PM in Game Discussion (SIM2)

Yes, I guess a smaller AC would make a small difference, but then again I am by no means the one offering the most seats on the route. Plus, I happen to use the A319 on the route because I have the very hours for this route left on it after flying it SYD-SIN. And yes, I even plan to eventually bring on more capacity in the form of a Saab2000 dedicated to this route as with all my other domestic routes. I mean, I am Australia's biggest airline so a Saab dedicated to this route shouldn't be out of this world, should it? But for now I just find it insane how overcrowded this part of the world has become. I mean look at SYD-AKL where JAL has put a dedicated 737-900! As if there were no more routes in Japan or the rest of Asia!
So why do I fly here? Because this is my region of the world. I knew I would never make it in the top ten, but because I live downunder I think I can as well be downunder's leading airline.

The other alternative is to flood the route with capacity; taking the loss until the route is cleared out.

But realize that some people will never take the hint.

#33849 Class

Posted by Russ on 16 May 2006 - 07:20 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests

Yeah, I know this one's been suggested before, but I have an idea. With the three-class configuration like first, business, and economy, I figured you could have 3 separate ticket boxes, and then it'll give you 3 separate profits for each class, so then you can figure out the best way to get the best out of the profits.

Times a few hundred routes, who needs a life

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