Different Cargo Configuration back and forth

[Dagobert]

Hi folks,

a small question: I can only select the "Cargo Configuration" for a set of routes, not separatedly for each leg, right? Is this made intentionally? I would like to configure it differently for every leg.

At the moment, I can't change the leg configuration, but i can very well have 2 different routes for the same plane: e.g. one with light cargo only, one with heavy cargo only. If I can reconfigure my plane between flights I should also be able to reconfigure it between legs.

Alternative solution (not good for me, but more realistic): You should have to "configure" an airplane as you do it with the seats: set spaces for each cargo type.

[Tha_Ape]

Probably intentional, as otherwise it would be another level of micro-management...

However, having 2 flights on the same route with radically different configs has no meaning, as you want to fly a little bit of everything to take advantage of frequency.

The only reason you could heavily reduce LC (and possibly SC, depending on the size class of the plane you're using on the route) is if you have a pax flight within 1 hour of departure time: the category handled only by the freighter wouldn't be impacted because it wouldn't compete with the pax flight, but on LC and SC you'd compete with yourself and it would result in low LFs.

[Dagobert]

Hi Ape,

to explain my situation: Plane has 15.000 kg of weight available.
One way: Total cargo demand 10.000 kg => so i would split it up evenly as you said: use a little of everything.
Way back: Total cargo demand way more than 40.000 kg => i would like to transport mostly heavy cargo and only a little rest for standard/light

Cheers,
Dagobert

[Tha_Ape]

Then add another cargo flight.

Cargo is profitable even at a 40% LF or so (given there is enough SC and HC), so plan your frequency according to the thickest leg's demand. Even with 2x15.000, you'll still be undersupplying it (but a 3rd flight might not be so interesting).

It's sure that only 1 would grant you proportionally more money, but the decrease due to the second is - in this case - clearly offset by the increased revenue.

However, if you're only talking about potential demand, and not actual, and if the actual demand is really low compared to that, better put only one flight for now, wait for the RI to build up (cargo is very RI sensitive) and for the demand to shift a little, then add the 2nd flight.

[Dagobert]

Alright, thanks for the tips!