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sbm12 May 20, 2009 2:14 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11779673)
What is considered a good income stream from a route at the beginning of a world with our starting conditions w/r/t equipment and 8.5 mil in cash? Is 60k good, or should the target be higher?

Depending on where you are the 60K number isn't horrible. But you also have to balance that against revenue per hour. I had PVG-SEL bringing in ~58K in revenue. Switching that to PVG-FUK and PVG-NKG in the same amount of fly time bumped me up over 150K in revenue, albeit on two routes. I'm over 1MM daily right now with 4.5MM in gate fees. Not the best, I'm sure, but I'm happy with it. It means I can start buying jets tomorrow, I think.

sbm12 May 20, 2009 2:15 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11780277)
Talk is cheap. :rolleyes:

Augmented breasts are not, at least not when done well.

FT Lurker May 20, 2009 2:22 pm


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 11778506)
I really wish you could see where the other airlines were based before making your decision on where to set up your base. Just one of several things in the game that annoy me.

View World gives you a snapshot of where Airlines are based.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:25 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11780181)
Or she figures that you tip that much better when you talk about her breasts. @:-)

Tip remains the same, but I get more bang for the buck.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:29 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11780277)
Talk is cheap. :rolleyes:

Not at this place. :rolleyes: It's not quite John Edwards level, but the cost of the cut plus tip is enough to make me :rolleyes: every time I go there. At least they have free full bar service. I try to have at least a couple of drinks every time I go there to recoup some of the cost.

In all seriousness, it is worth the price for a consistently good haircut.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:34 pm


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 11780174)
And what was your advice?

I have provided substantial advice, but in a nutshell, I advised her to do what would make her happy.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:35 pm


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11780280)
Depending on where you are the 60K number isn't horrible. But you also have to balance that against revenue per hour. I had PVG-SEL bringing in ~58K in revenue. Switching that to PVG-FUK and PVG-NKG in the same amount of fly time bumped me up over 150K in revenue, albeit on two routes. I'm over 1MM daily right now with 4.5MM in gate fees. Not the best, I'm sure, but I'm happy with it. It means I can start buying jets tomorrow, I think.

Yeah, I have a lot of work to do as a total noob.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:36 pm

One more for the PWP.

jrzyshawn May 20, 2009 2:38 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780375)
At least they have free full bar service.

Are you getting your haircut at the VS Clubhouse? :p

cheepneezy May 20, 2009 2:41 pm


Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11780277)
Talk is cheap. :rolleyes:

And so am I.:D

My new r:rolleyes::rolleyes:f got started today.^ If I complain about ice dams next winter, please put me out of my misery.

CO 1E May 20, 2009 2:43 pm


Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11780440)
Are you getting your haircut at the VS Clubhouse? :p

I wish. I usually choose the massage at the CH because I don't like anyone to cut it other than my usual person. At least I can get a top-shelf martini and/or mixed drink when I go to my usual place, so I view that as recouping 30% of the cost of the haircut (if I have two drinks). I usually try to go early so that I have time for a full drink before my haircut, then sip another one during the haircut (and discuss breast augmentation).

jrzyshawn May 20, 2009 2:47 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780468)
I usually try to go early so that I have time for a full drink before my haircut, then sip another one during the haircut (and discuss breast augmentation).

I would go early to get my monies worth and bring a friend. :eek:

baglady May 20, 2009 3:02 pm


Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 11780152)
I've corrupted my partner. The other night at an event he told someone we were chatting with "I'm all about the points" when discussing business travel and the fact he'll only stay in a hotel that he can earn SPG points with.

:confused: What's wrong with that???? :D


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780159)
Yes, hers, not mine. :D

She has not had one yet, but has been considering it for quite awhile. The last few times I have been to the salon, she has spent most of the time discussing the topic. Apparently, she considers me her de facto breast augmentation consultant.

Does she have a special counsel for this all important decision?


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11780181)
Or she figures that you tip that much better when you talk about her breasts. @:-)

Can't hurt.


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780353)
Tip remains the same, but I get more bang for the buck.

:eek::D


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780468)
I wish. I usually choose the massage at the CH because I don't like anyone to cut it other than my usual person. At least I can get a top-shelf martini and/or mixed drink when I go to my usual place, so I view that as recouping 30% of the cost of the haircut (if I have two drinks). I usually try to go early so that I have time for a full drink before my haircut, then sip another one during the haircut (and discuss breast augmentation).

You can only get one martini in during your cut? Tsk, Tsk. Very un box like. I've never understood how, but Plus1 sleeps during his hair cuts.

belynch May 20, 2009 3:11 pm


Originally Posted by CO 1E (Post 11780420)
Yeah, I have a lot of work to do as a total noob.

AM is frustrating the :rolleyes: out of me. It's not based in any semblance of reality. It's all about the data points they provide and nothing else. And even those are questionable.

I'm sorry, but I think major population centers can support multiple flights / day with little props between them without significant price erosion. Apparently not in AM though.

Xyzzy May 20, 2009 3:17 pm

Hello, b:eek:x ... have I missed the info on the new AM world? I've been super busy and now I have a horrible cold. I feel very :rolleyes:


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