FAQ

**This is the original FAQ created by littlenick27. If your questions are not in the other categories they are most likely in here.**

**UPDATED 8/03/17**

Airline Manager FAQ

Since no one is bothered to actually click on the actual FAQ
and not all topics are in it here is my FAQ

Everything is correct at the time of writing.

What is realism mode?

It is a slightly harder mode that limits you in runway length, fuel capacity
and other things

Can I get back into realism mode after I left?

As of this post no.

How do I restart the game?

Click on your profile and press the red
restart button
Note: It’s a good idea to tell your shareholders that you are planning to restart
a few days before you do so they don’t hate you.

Used vs factory A/C (aircraft)

Used A/C are cheaper, older and have higher
fuel consumption

New A/C are expensive, newer and have lower
fuel consumption. Also requires 150 bonus
points to buy.

Should I buy an international route license?

Yes. Well in the future when you start to
go long haul. It cost 50 bonus points
and allows for the operation international routes

Can I crash?

Yes. Maybe, no. We don't know yet. Just do maintenance.

How do I upload a logo?

Use imageshack.com,
tinypic.com, imageupload.co.uk or photobucket.com for your image
Remember to post the direct image path.
Also be mindful of copyright and porn

What is
the Easter egg?

The
Easter egg is **[redacted]**

Why have
my passenger numbers dropped?

You
become certified after 20 flights and the game becomes more realistic so the
numbers dropped to make it harder. Using route demand and A/C config should
increase your passenger demand.

What is
a stopover?

Extends
the range of the aircraft. Does not pick up passengers.

What is
a U Check?

wnen the mafia bribes you 5 bonus points to click repair all to get out of realism mode

What are
loyalty points?
Points you earn for up voting comments and getting up voted. You lose them if
you get a down vote. Its 1 points per upvote/downvote.  Airlines with a certain number loyalty points
are rewarded bonus points

How do I
get more bonus points?
You earn achievements or buy them from the shop. Flying earns very little bonus
points compared to AM1

Where do
I see my achievements?

In
your profile accessed by clicking on your airline name in the top left.

Can I
transfer my AM1 account over?

No

How do I
increase my reputation?

Creating
new routes, marketing, flying aircraft, etc

Why did
my reputation points suddenly decrease?

You
probably closed routes, flown damaged aircraft, etc. See above on increasing
them.

Do I
need marketing?

Yes
if you want to make more profit

What is
advanced marketing?

When
you advertise routes there is an option for advanced marketing in the top right
corner. You must click on a campaign first to see that option.

What the
best time to buy fuel?

Below
$300. Also don’t go on the forums telling you that the fuel price is very low.
It gets annoying.

What is
the limit on routes?
At the time of writing there is a 400 route limit. (i.e. you can fly a max of
400 aircraft) and a limit of 10 aircraft per route.

A/C
quality, A/C Config and how to get 10/10

Oceanic has a good guide written up in game
help.

What is
the sale value?
The amount you get back from selling a plane up to 99% of its value.

How do I
sell a plane?
Go to fleet, click on the aircraft you would like to sell and press sell

What are
positive and negative articles?

Random
events that affect your reputation. You get 5 bonus points per positive
article.

Do I
need maintenance?

Yes
to avoid point 6. You schedule maintenance via the maintenance tab

Shares?

Shares are basically the score for the leader board.  Increase them buy buying planes, flying
planes, etc. If other people buy your shares you don’t actually get the money
but just a share increase.  Also of not
you can initiate a share buyback if a person has not been playing for 7 days.

How do I
increase my staff morale?

By
giving them raises or hiring more stuff. Keep the staff morale above 90% and it
is generally accepted that hiring more staff is better than raising their
salary.

How do I
increase my income?

Better
routes, better planes, flying more often, etc

What is
the best plane?

Micro AM has a good quick start guide.

In summary start by buying 300 DM and then
swapping them for better aircraft.

What is DM?

Dassault Mercure. Page 4 on used aircraft or use the search button. I usually
search dass.

Should I change my fares?

In AM1 the rule was 15% increase of fares.
Never lower fares

Charter?

See the charter section

34. Why Charter over cargo or other features?

Devs choice. Next

Why are certain features not in the game?

The developer has either not implemented
them yet or they are not ever going to be in the game. Leasing, auto depart and
cargo are more commonly requested features.

Can I still integrate with Facebook?

Yes. All you need to do is log out and log back in via Facebook. Your progress
should still be there.

None of these solved my question. What do I do?

Read the actual FAQ, use the search button, read the other pages in the wiki. Only ask your question as a last
resort if you can’t find the answer anywhere.