OK, so I have Air Polynesia in Game #1. I have a single 757. My first class cabin has six seats. However, it is completely empty -- 0 percent every flight. I have lowered fares several times, to no avail. My business class cabin took off just fine, but first class did not. Any advice or do I need to lower fares a bit more?
Its probably becuase there is no First class demand in your area (Pacific Islands, I would guess)
Hawaii to the West Coast. No first class demand -- a little odd don't you think?
Depends. If its LAX-HNL, there should be at least 5-10 F class seats. Anything smaller and no, there shouldnt be.
Domestic is not like international. Domestic is mainly 2 class. Y/C . F class is mostly on huge demand routes. ORD-ATL, the likes.
If you want true F/C class demand, international is the way to go. As such, theres no F demand in domestic flying.
Which makes sense right? How many airlines in the US fly standard 3 class layouts in there mainline aircraft between domestic cities pairs?
Talentz
Well, it's a three class cabin, but than again ... HNL to LAX, SFO, etc. is a long flight. Toss in a connecting flight to JFK or ATL and it's even longer.
There are only six seats, which IMHO, seems normal.
Thing is ZERO seats are being filled.
I see. Ok. Misunderstood your post then.
Which route are you talking about and.. are you the only one flying it?
Talentz
I'm Air Polynesia in Game One. Routes are:
HNL --> DEN --> EWR
HNL --> PHX --> ATL
HNL --> SEA
HNL --> SFO --> ATL
HNL --> LAX --> LAS
Hmm okies. Looking at your routes. Yes, F class demand is very low. 1-3 per day on most routes with LAX peaking at 5. Also, competition on the routes may steal them away.
However, I think the real problem is route frequency. Having 1x weekly is not a good idea. The thing is, all your routes are 1x weekly. Flying so little times a week wont build your route image fast enough. Route image determines how many pax (Y/C/F) you get. Along with other things.
Though, flying once weekly means your route image is very very low. Thus, your unable claim pax away from your competition. You should instead fly one route at least 3x weekly. If not everyday. Let your route image build and then you'll start to fill your aircraft with higher LF% of all classes :)
See what you can salvage at this point. But, if things are too far south (which it looks like) no worries. Restart and remember to choose one or two routes at least 3x weekly. That way, your image builds faster.
Good luck
Talentz