Plane Advisor

Similar to the Staff advisor, he advises you whether or the planes you buy are a good value or not. His judgment will be based upon each plane's condition and relative price.

Boeing 737-800

Similar to the 737-400, but its consumption rate is low. Its capacity is only slightly greater and so is its price at $48mil. See the 737-400 for other recommendations. Perfect for small inter-continental travel.

Boeing 737-400

Similar to the 720. With a 30% lower consumption rate than the 720, it may seem a great value. But when you look at its price, you will be put off buying the plane completely. It can't be bought early in the game due to its hefty price of $41 million, but when you get that far, you may have already bought a better plane. If you are looking for a plane with a low consumption rate, try buying the MD81 or the A300 -- at about half the price and lower consumption but also less range. These two planes also have a higher capacity, so they are a much better value.

Too Crowded

If you have many flights and if it gets too crowded, then go to the manager's office and ask for an expansion. If he agrees, go to the board the next day and you can bid for the new terminal like a branch. If you get the highest bid, you get the new terminal.

Routes

Routes can be good money makers too. Buy short routes and use a plane that has high a passenger hold and low consumption rate. Because you charge per person for routes and you also pay less for fuel, you get more profit. Remember to check whether or not your routes are profitable. You can do this by going to your notebook (in your office, near the globe) and putting your mouse over the flight. If you are losing or making a small profit, then advertise your route if you can afford it. This should bring in a lot of passengers and money. Next see if your passengers are happy with your prices -- you can do this by checking your gate when it lands and looking at the thought bubble. If it is good you will know and if it is expensive they will think it. Change the prices accordingly (if you want). Assign routes to one plane. The best planes to do routes are: Concorde A300 A310 DHC 8 Dash 8 Gulfstream II Once you put the routes for return flights, repeat them for the week and once you get underway, you should be raking it in.

Money, Money, Money

Always remember money is everything in the game (and real life). Money spent should be well spent, spend wisely.

Oil

Buy large tanks from Arab-Air and buy petrol at the beginning of the game. When the price increases, use those instead, which will save you money. Do this regularly and you will save a lot in the long run, although it also requires some micromanagement.

Boeing 727-200

Similar to the 707 it seats 189 passengers and carries 18 tonnes of cargo. However, its consumption rate is lower at 13000 litres per hour, and so is its range. This does not however mean it is cheaper - -in fact it is about double the price. Costing $26 million, it is very expensive for a plane of such little calibre. For such a small plane, you are probably better off buying the 707 -- even though it consumes more fuel, it will not cost $12 million.