Opening base costs & technicalities

[LotusAirways]

Hi. I looked around and find some info from 2010 but the rules may have changed a bit.
Basically I need to know/confirm that when opening a base:

1- There is a one time fee only?
2- What fee can I expect for a level 4 airport and level 5?
3- I can transfer 5 planes free of charge from the HQ?
4- Say I open the base with the 5 planes, what payroll percentage increase can I expect?

Thanks in advance.

[Mr.HP]

1. Yes
2. Depends on the time frame. For MT game, you'll look at around 20M for second base at a level 5 airport, 40M for the third base, and 60M for the forth one. JA and DOTM will be less in amount. Not sure about level 4 airport, as I've never got one there 
3. Before, there's a small cost when moving A/C around bases. Now, all the moving is free of charge. You can do it while opening a base, or later
4. Percentage depends on the total staff you have at that time. But basically, it will be high due to small number of A/C at base. I've never paid attention so I can't tell you for sure

[ArcherII]

For the one time fee, you can look into it when you select a base. Right after that, the price will appear just below and you only have to confirm or quit.

[Mr.HP]

He's not been allowed to open base, yet. So, he's asking for the cost first, to make some cash reserve I guess

[LotusAirways]

H.P., you are correct.
Thank you all. Useful.