So... Riem has less demand. Is this reflected in the airport demand bars? Or are the airport demand bars still the same as other worlds, and we have to guess if/how much the demand has changed?
I think the demand bars still the same, they don't reflect an actual number but serve as indication relative to other airports. cmiiw.
Yep, that's correct.
Even at server startup the lower demand is noticeable. Plan on competition getting fierce much earlier than usual.
That was the intention ;)
So this means that it's really hard to start in game unless you make strategic flights instead of flooding departures?
That's it.
I'm interested in seeing if you can even fill a LET from 1 and 2 bar airports. It is going to make it hard to fill out full networks when 1 bar airports are essentially useless.
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Riem is a “hard” game world: It has launched without any used aircraft and with a dramatically reduced level of passenger demand. The demand levels will be adjusted over time but will generally remain below those of our existing game worlds.
So it might be impossible for some or many routes not right from the start. But you'll never know without giving it a try.
But having a network to feed, it will still be possible.
My SLF by the end of week 2 in the game world will be 80% which is OK and makes me look at strategic routes (like fly to KEF and IL'
with Icelandic airlines and connecting to the US instead of the obvious choices (FRA,MUC,LHR). I also think the fact (like on aspern) that the game world started with new aircraft only makes it more realistic than on Ellinikon which has russian aircraft that hog airport like PEK until the players have enough money to change to newer aircraft.
I know who you're talking about in Ellinikon, who's been blocking PEK, however since the amount of players reduced, there are actually quite some gaps to jump into at the moment...
still not realistic/hard enough if you still see cheaper Russian aircraft busily flying full outside Russia/East Europe.
i think popularity of those Russian aircraft should be penalized.
42,5 million Tupolev Tu-204-100 can fly max 214 pax over 4,250 km with speed 850 km/h
67,5 million Airbus A321-200 can fly max 220 pax over 3,700 km with speed 840 km/h
both have same passenger popularity which doesn't make sense.
still not realistic/hard enough if you still see cheaper Russian aircraft busily flying full outside Russia/East Europe.
i think popularity of those Russian aircraft should be penalized.
42,5 million Tupolev Tu-204-100 can fly max 214 pax over 4,250 km with speed 850 km/h
67,5 million Airbus A321-200 can fly max 220 pax over 3,700 km with speed 840 km/h
both have same passenger popularity which doesn't make sense.
They use more fuel and are more expensive to maintain. Plus they also need a longer runway and have a longer delivery time (144 hours comparing with 21 hours). Need to look at the full picture before drawing to conclusion.
I was commenting about the popularity of the aircraft which I think should be adjusted. What picture do I have to look?
Aren't the last posts off-topic?
aren't those related to the demand?
Well, at the end you might draw a line between quiet everything in AS and demand. Getting pack to the OP, I don't see what Russian a/c, fuel consumption and Ellinikon has in common with the general demand situation on Riem. Besides, there is a parallel thread on Russian a/c that is probably more the right place to discuss non-server related aspects.
My airlines on riem are very profitable, including the one in partnership with Rajawali Nusantara :)
I use the TU instead of 737-900ER BGW on other worlds, and I earn a lot of money ;)
Hey I am quite new here, I was looking at market analysis when I saw that my flight wernt selling out 100% my asking price is $165 but my competition's asking price is $169 and it sells out within a day it appears on the schedule, I operate a B737-900 and he operates an a321. Is there any reason why this is like this? Any help would be much appreciated!