How to: Make Money | Airport Simulator Tycoon: First Class

Summary

In this video, Max from Two Lives Gaming offers a comprehensive guide on how to maximize profits in 'Airport Simulator Tycoon: First Class.' He walks through key strategies, including analyzing revenue and expenses, signing flight contracts, and building general aviation ramps. Max emphasizes the importance of expanding services like inspection and fuel stations, alongside placing shops and vending machines inside the airport to boost income. The video provides practical tips on balancing expenses and maximizing revenue, making it a helpful resource for players looking to thrive in airport management.

Takeaways

• 😀 Track your revenues and expenses by checking the charts in the game to understand where the money is coming from and going.
• 😀 To make money, start by booking flights. Sign contracts to bring in flights and generate revenue from each one.
• 😀 General Aviation (GA) ramps are a great way to earn passive income. They can generate up to $72,000 daily after the initial investment.
• 😀 Build essential services like fuel stations, inspection buildings, and catering services to increase your airport's revenue potential.
• 😀 Keep track of costs for services like catering, which can become expensive if not managed properly (e.g., $43,000/day).
• 😀 Vending machines and coffee shops are great sources of passive income within the airport. The more you add, the more money you make.
• 😀 Cleanliness matters! Place bins around the airport to maintain a high satisfaction rating and prevent a drop in customer happiness.
• 😀 Sign contracts regularly to maintain a steady flow of flights, ensuring you’re always bringing in revenue.
• 😀 The inside of your airport is like a mini-mall. Passengers want to buy food, drinks, and souvenirs, so place as many shops as possible.
• 😀 Start with general aviation ramps for guaranteed daily revenue. They're a reliable way to kick-start your airport's income.
• 😀 Always monitor your airport’s activity and adjust as necessary. If something isn’t working or too costly, consider turning it off to save money.

Q & A

How can you quickly identify where your airport is making money in the game?

You can check the 'revenues' section in the chart under the '30 days' or '1 day' tabs. This shows you where money is coming from, including aircraft charges, fuel services, inspection services, stores, missions, and tax charges.

What are some of the key sources of revenue in the game?

Key revenue sources include aircraft charges, fuel services, inspection services, taxes from stores, store revenue, mission rewards, and contracts for flights.

How can you cover the expenses for building a ramp?

To cover the expenses for a ramp, you need to book contracts. Once you sign a contract, you can make money based on the daily flights coming into the ramp. For example, one ramp can earn you up to $225,900 per day with one flight.

What are the benefits of placing down general aviation ramps?

General aviation ramps provide a steady revenue stream. By placing them down, you can earn approximately $72,000 per day per ramp, which helps cover daily expenses quickly. It’s a good starting point to generate consistent income.

What are some services that help make money at the airport?

Services such as inspection buildings, fuel service stations, and catering services generate revenue. You can also turn off services like catering if they are not needed to reduce costs.

How should you manage the daily costs of services like the inspection building?

While the inspection building costs $12,700 per day, it generates about $1,000 per day in revenue. You need to plan your flight schedules to cover these expenses. It will take about 12 days for the building to pay for itself.

What is the importance of placing shops inside the airport?

Placing shops inside the airport helps generate additional revenue. Passengers often buy gifts or snacks, and these purchases contribute to your income. Shops like vending machines, coffee stands, and fashion stores are crucial to keep the revenue flowing.

How can you increase customer satisfaction inside the airport?

To increase satisfaction, make sure the airport is clean by placing enough bins and maintaining high cleanliness. Additionally, placing a variety of shops and amenities ensures passengers have access to what they need before and after their flights.

What is the benefit of signing contracts for flights regularly?

Signing contracts ensures a continuous flow of income. By booking flights regularly and managing the associated ramps, you can steadily increase your revenue. For example, having 200 flights could bring in millions of dollars.

What are some tips for beginners to quickly make money in the game?

Start by placing down general aviation ramps to secure consistent revenue. Invest in contracts to bring in flights, and build services like inspection buildings and fuel stations. Additionally, focus on placing shops inside the airport to boost income from passengers.