{"id":649,"date":"2026-03-12T16:32:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/?p=649"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:36:20","slug":"ams-airline-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/?p=649","title":{"rendered":"AMS Airline Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up Your Base and Hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Base Airport: Your Airline&#8217;s Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you first create your airline, your most important decision is selecting a <strong>Base Airport<\/strong>. This choice is permanent and defines two key factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Airline Nationality:<\/strong> Your base determines the country your airline is registered in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initial Starting Point:<\/strong> All your early-game operations will center around this hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Choose wisely! Unlike other features in the game, the <strong>Base Airport cannot be changed or deleted<\/strong> once your account is created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding via Hubs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To grow your empire beyond your initial borders, <a href=\"https:\/\/ams.iordanov.info\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ams.iordanov.info\"><strong>AMS<\/strong> <\/a>allows you to add additional airports as <strong>Hubs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Reach:<\/strong> Virtually any airport in the game can be added to your network as a hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheduled Operations:<\/strong> Once an airport is added as a hub, you can immediately begin assigning <strong>scheduled flights<\/strong> from that location, allowing you to dominate new regions and markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most map views in the game allow for quick hub selection. To expand your reach, follow these steps:<\/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=\"417\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-647 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png 417w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate an Airport:<\/strong> Find the airport you want to turn into a hub on the map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the Menu:<\/strong> <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the airport icon. A context popup will appear displaying the airport&#8217;s base information and statistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add to Hubs:<\/strong> Click the <strong>highlighted icon<\/strong> (usually a building or hub symbol), and the airport will be added to your official Hub List.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost of Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that growth comes with overhead! Every hub you add carries a <strong>small weekly maintenance fee<\/strong>. This payment is automatically deducted from your account, so ensure your routes from that hub are profitable enough to cover the recurring cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Your Hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To oversee your growing network, navigate to <strong>Home &gt; Airline Hubs<\/strong>. This menu provides a comprehensive overview of your operational bases and their financial impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-1024x148.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-1024x148.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.iordanov.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10.png 1384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Hub Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table displays several critical data points for each location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekly Upkeep:<\/strong> The recurring cost required to maintain the hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount Percent:<\/strong> The savings applied to your <strong>flight taxes<\/strong> and <strong>maintenance costs<\/strong> for aircraft based at that hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activation Date:<\/strong> The exact date the hub or base was officially added to your airline network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next Payment Date:<\/strong> The countdown to your next automated upkeep deduction\u2014essential for managing your cash flow!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting Up Your Base and Hubs The Base Airport: Your Airline&#8217;s Foundation When you first create your airline, your most important decision is selecting a Base Airport. 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