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#81
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by groundbum2 - January 02, 2026, 10:03:47 AMit honestly doesn't work that way, or did you give people a paycut? Pay only goes up as far as I've seen. Were some staff also fired? That is well documented to badly affect CI, and there is even a warning popup when attempted. I would suggest something else is going on.
Simon
Simon
#82
General forum / Re: Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Vanquo - January 01, 2026, 08:39:35 PMBasically until something changes setting wages to suggested levels is a game ending button.
#83
General forum / Personnel needs fixing
Last post by Vanquo - January 01, 2026, 08:33:56 PMPersonnel metrics and its impacts on brand image need fixing. I use the "set suggested wages" option and my company went from 60 image to now -52 and decreasing....all because I set wages to suggested i.e. market levels
#84
Announcements - The Modern Times / First A321XLR has arrived
Last post by GKavi8r - January 01, 2026, 05:36:19 AMV1 Airways has welcomed its first A321XLR and as the launch customer for this type, the very first XLR built by Airbus.
We welcome our customers to an exciting new area for the airline as we undertake our extensive airline fleet renewal and upgrade plan. With a massive 177 aircraft on order our airline will changing a bit. This type offers us a massively reduced fuel burn, increased range, and upgraded passenger cabin. This includes larger, wider cabin with upgraded seating and ammenities. We have even added an addition toilet for longer range flights to increase our passengers experience on board.
What does this mean for you?
- Exciting new flights to many new destinations.
- More frequency
- Better connections with our Alliance and partner airlines.
- Massively increased comfort levels and quieter cabin.
So we would like to thank our frequent flyers and partners who have offered their feedback in designing our new aircraft requirements for fit out.
You have asked and we have listened so as a special thank you to our frequent flyers, we are offering our planimum frequent flyers a free return domestic airfare and gold members are eligible for a single domestic ticket. Once these aircraft are scheduled these will be available to book our new A321s only. Ts & Cs apply.
We hope to see you on board soon.
We welcome our customers to an exciting new area for the airline as we undertake our extensive airline fleet renewal and upgrade plan. With a massive 177 aircraft on order our airline will changing a bit. This type offers us a massively reduced fuel burn, increased range, and upgraded passenger cabin. This includes larger, wider cabin with upgraded seating and ammenities. We have even added an addition toilet for longer range flights to increase our passengers experience on board.
What does this mean for you?
- Exciting new flights to many new destinations.
- More frequency
- Better connections with our Alliance and partner airlines.
- Massively increased comfort levels and quieter cabin.
So we would like to thank our frequent flyers and partners who have offered their feedback in designing our new aircraft requirements for fit out.
You have asked and we have listened so as a special thank you to our frequent flyers, we are offering our planimum frequent flyers a free return domestic airfare and gold members are eligible for a single domestic ticket. Once these aircraft are scheduled these will be available to book our new A321s only. Ts & Cs apply.
We hope to see you on board soon.
#85
Announcements - The Age of Flight / Devon Airlines appreciates ges...
Last post by Devon98 - January 01, 2026, 12:34:14 AMDevon Airlines appreciates the efforts made by fellow carriers following several months of financial strain, acknowledging what it described as "courteous outreach" from industry peers. In a statement, the airline said it "deeply appreciates the gestures" from other airlines that contacted Devon Airlines to ask about recent issues. The company noted that the expressions of support were received by staff "as a meaningful show of solidarity" during a difficult period.
"We have to close shop. Our lazy CEO has been occupied in the other game worlds and he's doing some stupid negative LF% and marketing achievements!" an anonymous Devon pilot told press.
The airline added that it is grateful for the professionalism and goodwill shown across the aviation community.
Devon Airlines will close shop after the achievements are accomplished and bids farewell to every gracious Oceanian airline.
Fly the spirit of adventure with Devon Airlines, Australia's gateway to intercontinental travel.
"We have to close shop. Our lazy CEO has been occupied in the other game worlds and he's doing some stupid negative LF% and marketing achievements!" an anonymous Devon pilot told press.
The airline added that it is grateful for the professionalism and goodwill shown across the aviation community.
Devon Airlines will close shop after the achievements are accomplished and bids farewell to every gracious Oceanian airline.
Fly the spirit of adventure with Devon Airlines, Australia's gateway to intercontinental travel.
#86
Game talk - The Modern Times / Re: Buying planes and not flyi...
Last post by groundbum2 - December 31, 2025, 07:48:55 AMthe airwaysim change log detailed in the summer of 2025 some radical changes to commonality. Previously commonality started kicking in hard at about 330 aircraft, and you would be paying a billion a month (120% of other expenses) if you had 1000 planes and 4 types. Now, in MT, I have 2300 aircraft, 7 types and commonality is at 4% of my expenses. So not worth bothering about. I would have been bankrupt decades ago under the old commonality. Fuel and salaries occupy my time.
For buy/sell, it's an advantage of being in an alliance that members work together in many ways, one of which is helping each other with new and used aircraft. I've bought a fair few old aircraft from alliance mates that are getting rid of them. I win in that I get a cheap frame, they win in that they are clearing planes off the books they don't want. Most alliances use Discord to chat. Airwaysim also has a discord channel, so people could use that to coordinate. Perhaps airwaysim should have it's own aircraft buy/sell Discord sub-group?
Simon
For buy/sell, it's an advantage of being in an alliance that members work together in many ways, one of which is helping each other with new and used aircraft. I've bought a fair few old aircraft from alliance mates that are getting rid of them. I win in that I get a cheap frame, they win in that they are clearing planes off the books they don't want. Most alliances use Discord to chat. Airwaysim also has a discord channel, so people could use that to coordinate. Perhaps airwaysim should have it's own aircraft buy/sell Discord sub-group?
Simon
#87
Game talk - The Modern Times / Re: Buying planes and not flyi...
Last post by Airto3 - December 31, 2025, 05:26:36 AMI actually notice that some large corp is having up to 7 fleet types and still make huge profits. What have changed in game dynamics? Do they only schedule 3 types at each airport? And yes, seems to be a wide buy/sell cooperation for some players. Isn't a problem, but should be made easier for players that doesnt communicate on other platforms than Airwaysim webpage. So should be some form of contracts for automatic schedule sale/lease of frames on build list towards other team/alliance members, to make the game fair for all.
#88
Announcements - The Modern Times / Donga Group announces corporat...
Last post by Archer619 - December 30, 2025, 07:43:43 AMGroup will cease Donga HOP operations, and reduce workforce and passenger capacity as it adapts to the new travel reality
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The Donga Group today announces a corporate restructuring in response to the continued impact of the changing on the aviation market.
As part of this initiative, the Donga HOP brand will be phased out, and all operations will be consolidated under a single, unified Donga Airlines identity.
This strategic move marks a new chapter for the airline, aimed at strengthening brand clarity, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic global aviation market.
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The brand integration is closely aligned with Donga Airlines' broader fleet restructuring strategy. Aircraft previously operated under Donga HOP will be progressively harmonized into the mainline fleet framework, supporting a more efficient and coherent aircraft portfolio.
This unified fleet strategy allows Donga Airlines to:
The airline remains committed to operating modern, fuel-efficient aircraft while maintaining the flexibility required to serve both high-frequency domestic routes and long-haul international markets.
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Over its 18 years, Donga HOP has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence, thanks to its outstanding service and distinct hospitality, delivered by a remarkable team.
The integration of Donga HOP into Donga Airlines represents a decisive step toward building a stronger, simpler, and more resilient airline. By operating under a single brand and streamlined structure, Donga Airlines is better positioned to pursue sustainable growth while maintaining high standards of safety, service, and operational excellence.
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Together, we fly toward the future.
Donga Airline
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The Donga Group today announces a corporate restructuring in response to the continued impact of the changing on the aviation market.
As part of this initiative, the Donga HOP brand will be phased out, and all operations will be consolidated under a single, unified Donga Airlines identity.
This strategic move marks a new chapter for the airline, aimed at strengthening brand clarity, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic global aviation market.
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The brand integration is closely aligned with Donga Airlines' broader fleet restructuring strategy. Aircraft previously operated under Donga HOP will be progressively harmonized into the mainline fleet framework, supporting a more efficient and coherent aircraft portfolio.
This unified fleet strategy allows Donga Airlines to:
- Reduce training and maintenance complexity
- Improve fleet utilization across short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul operations
- Deploy aircraft more flexibly in response to market demand
The airline remains committed to operating modern, fuel-efficient aircraft while maintaining the flexibility required to serve both high-frequency domestic routes and long-haul international markets.
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Over its 18 years, Donga HOP has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence, thanks to its outstanding service and distinct hospitality, delivered by a remarkable team.
The integration of Donga HOP into Donga Airlines represents a decisive step toward building a stronger, simpler, and more resilient airline. By operating under a single brand and streamlined structure, Donga Airlines is better positioned to pursue sustainable growth while maintaining high standards of safety, service, and operational excellence.
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Together, we fly toward the future.
Donga Airline
#89
Announcements - The Modern Times / Mass FD728/928 sale, get em wh...
Last post by Devon98 - December 29, 2025, 06:28:24 PMselling freshly completed D checked FD728/928s for cheap. these reliable bad boys can be trusted to make profit on any route. get em' now !!
#90
Feature requests / Re: Equity Shares of Airlines
Last post by TheGrew - December 29, 2025, 10:50:12 AMQuote from: 11Air on December 24, 2025, 05:11:25 PMWhy would you invest money in another airline when you could Widen the types you operate?Mainly fleet-type penalties, small aircraft are also not known for making good profits in high-wage environments like where my airline is based.
Try using small aircraft to bring passengers to your base from nearby airports that aren't getting a decent service.
I hope the game has included that! Or maybe we should be able to operate buses too?
I'm doing that, but I can't be sure that it's worth deploying a small plane to do it! I think I'm getting some pax from nearby my, but unused neighbouring airports, so I send small planes to bring what is available - but I'm still not sure it's worth it!
Trev