{"id":644,"date":"2026-03-13T11:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/?p=644"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:41:17","slug":"weekly-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/?p=644","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maximize your profits, you need to fill your aircraft\u2019s <strong>Weekly Schedule<\/strong>. This is the total number of sequential flights your aircraft executes over a seven-day period. In <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ams.iordanov.info\">AMS<\/a><\/strong>, a well-optimized rotation ensures your plane isn&#8217;t sitting idle on the apron, but is constantly earning revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a <strong>Weekly Schedule<\/strong> (current name in the game is schedule flight group or just group) navigate to <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"29\" class=\"wp-image-645\" style=\"width: 28px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\"\/>Flight Plan -&gt; Schedule Flight -&gt; Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.png 699w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding Schedule Flight Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Schedule Flight Group<\/strong> acts as the brain of your operations. Here are the core properties you need to manage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hub Airport:<\/strong> This is typically the starting and ending point for your aircraft\u2019s rotation. <strong>Strategy Tip:<\/strong> Your aircraft receives significant discounts on maintenance and taxes when operating from its designated home airport. For maximum profit, ensure your <strong>Flight Group<\/strong> and your <strong>Aircraft<\/strong> are both assigned to the same Hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft Type:<\/strong> This setting calculates taxes and flight times for your routes. It allows you to build a weekly schedule even before you\u2019ve assigned a specific plane. This provides great flexibility, allowing you to swap aircraft of the same type in the future without rebuilding the entire schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft:<\/strong> This is the specific tail number assigned to execute the flights in this group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activation Date:<\/strong> The date your weekly schedule begins. You can set this to a <strong>future date<\/strong> to plan your expansion in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active Toggle:<\/strong> Once activated, flights will be generated one week in advance and tickets will go on sale.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Note:<\/em> Turning this off stops <strong>future<\/strong> flight generation, but any flights already scheduled and sold must still be executed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Step for New Players:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create your weekly schedule in <strong>Non-Active<\/strong> mode first. Assign your aircraft and double-check your timings before toggling the &#8220;Active&#8221; switch to start selling tickets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Building Your Flight Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Airline Manager (AMS)<\/strong>, a <strong>Flight Plan<\/strong> is a specific blueprint for a route. It predefines the connection between two airports and carries a unique flight number and fixed duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it this way: <strong>Flight Plans<\/strong> are the individual building blocks, while the <strong>Weekly Schedule<\/strong> is the final structure you build by sequencing those blocks at specific days and times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most User-Friendly Method<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are several ways to map out your routes, we recommend the following workflow for the best experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Filter Your View:<\/strong> Start by selecting your specific <strong>Group (Weekly Schedule)<\/strong> from the filter panel on the left side of the AMS interface. This ensures you group hub is selected as departure airport and your group aircraft cruising speed will be used for calculation of flight duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-1024x413.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12.png 1429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navigating the Dashboard Map: <\/strong>Once you have selected your <strong>Group<\/strong>, switch over to the <strong>Dashboard<\/strong> tab. This provides a visual representation of your hub and the operational reach of your aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-1024x477.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13-1536x715.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-13.png 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the Map Controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the right side of the map, you\u2019ll find a control panel that allows you to toggle different layers on or off. This is essential for decluttering your view and planning routes precisely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assigned Flights:<\/strong> This layer shows the specific flights already scheduled for your <strong>selected Group<\/strong> on a chosen day of the week. On the control in the right side of the map you can turn on\/off airports, existing flight plans and also assigned flights for selected Group (Weekly Schedule) and day of the week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airports:<\/strong> Toggle this to see all potential destinations within your aircraft&#8217;s range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing Flight Plans:<\/strong> Turn this on to see routes you have already established for your airline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you can see your range on the map, it\u2019s time to define your routes. Follow these steps to generate your unique flight numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating New Flight Plans (Flight Numbers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-659 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14.png 360w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-14-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select a Destination:<\/strong> Find a target airport within your range and <strong>left-click<\/strong> on its icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create the Route:<\/strong> Click the <strong>&#8220;Create Round-Trip&#8221;<\/strong> icon (highlighted in green on the image).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust and Finalize:<\/strong> A flight plan form will appear. Here, you can fine-tune the <strong>flight duration<\/strong> if necessary. Once satisfied, hit <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm the Result:<\/strong> The system will automatically generate a pair of flight plans (the outbound and the return leg) with unique flight numbers for your airline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15.png 894w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-15-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this process for every destination you want to include in your weekly schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Optimizing Prices and Flight Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your flight plans are created, they aren&#8217;t quite ready for the weekly schedule. You need to ensure your tickets are priced to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessing Your New Routes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the <strong>Flight Numbers<\/strong> tab and refresh the content. Your newly created flight pairs will appear in the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16-1024x285.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16-1024x285.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16-768x214.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16-1536x428.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-16.png 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pricing Strategy (The 15-20% Rule)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, the game sets ticket prices at the absolute maximum a customer <em>might<\/em> pay. However, in <strong>AMS<\/strong>, passengers and cargo often take up to <strong>four transfer flights<\/strong> to reach their final destination. To stay competitive and fill your planes, we recommend a more realistic pricing strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Recommendation:<\/strong> Lower your ticket prices to roughly <strong>15\u201320% of the default maximum<\/strong> for every flight plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-662 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Edit:<\/strong> Use the <strong>&#8220;Edit Prices and Time&#8221;<\/strong> option in the grid menu for each flight pair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18.png 900w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automatic Sync:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t worry about doing double the work\u2014the price and time settings will automatically synchronize between both legs of your round-trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Global Pricing Factor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a faster approach, look for the <strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;<\/strong> icon in the top navigation menu. Here, you can adjust your <strong>Airline Ticket Price Factor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>red calculation button<\/strong> to automatically update all prices for your flight plans based on your global strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CRITICAL:<\/strong> <strong>Do not forget<\/strong> to hit the <strong>Submit<\/strong> button to save your changes. If you navigate away without submitting, your pricing work will be lost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Building the Weekly Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your flight plans and pricing set, it\u2019s time to fill the calendar. Navigate to the <strong>Schedule Calendar<\/strong> tab to begin assigning your flight sequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19-1024x340.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19-1536x510.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-19.png 1669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Flights to the Calendar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add a Flight:<\/strong> Click the <strong>&#8220;Add Schedule&#8221;<\/strong> button (located in the top corner of the interface).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-20.png 953w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-20-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-20-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select Your Flight Number:<\/strong> Choose one of the flight plans you created earlier from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set the Departure:<\/strong> Adjust the <strong>Day<\/strong> and <strong>Time<\/strong> for the first leg of your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage Turnaround Time:<\/strong> While the game provides a visual block for <strong>Turnaround Time<\/strong> (the time needed to prep the aircraft between flights), the actual <strong>Starting Time<\/strong> is your responsibility. Always ensure your next flight starts <em>after<\/em> the previous flight&#8217;s turnaround period has ended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21-1024x410.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21-1536x615.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-21.png 1665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streamlining the Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMS system is designed to help you build a sequence quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smart Proposals:<\/strong> Every time you click &#8220;Add Schedule,&#8221; the system will automatically propose a starting time and day based on the flight currently selected on your calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily Copy Feature:<\/strong> If you want to fly the exact same route sequence every day of the week, don&#8217;t do it manually! Use the <strong>&#8220;Day Copy&#8221;<\/strong> functionality at the top of the <strong>Schedule<\/strong> tab to duplicate your daily plan across the entire week in seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To maximize your profits, you need to fill your aircraft\u2019s Weekly Schedule. This is the total number of sequential flights your aircraft executes over a seven-day period. 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