Jetstream: Airline Tycoon

Jiam

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About this game

One jet and a hub in Seoul. What your small 1995 airline becomes half a century later is up to you.

■ Routes are strategy
Design a network connecting 250 cities on a real world map. Distance decides which aircraft you need, and every city has its own mix of business and leisure demand. Golden routes like Seoul–Tokyo come with fierce competition.

■ 46 airliners, changing with the times
From the A320 to the B777 and A350. Range, fuel burn and maintenance all differ, and as eras pass, old types are discontinued while new ones arrive. Aging aircraft cost more to maintain — don't miss the moment to replace them.

■ How will you fill the cabin?
Set First, Business and Economy seating for every route. Fill a long-haul business route with economy seats and you leave money on the table; load a beach route with First and you fly empty chairs.

■ Negotiate for airport slots
The better the city, the harder it is to get in. Play negotiation cards to win multiple slots at once — but slots cost rent just to hold, so decide what to keep and what to use.

■ Four eras, four trials
From the dawn of globalization in 1995 through the low-cost carrier wars and beyond. Each era sets goals; achieve them to earn Legacy and start your next run stronger.

■ Waiting becomes wealth
Revenue piles up in your vault even while you're away. Settle a quarter every four hours and review revenue, costs, depreciation and per-route results at a glance.

Your rivals grow too. Look away and they'll take your routes.

* This is an original work of fiction, unaffiliated with any real aircraft manufacturer or airline. Aircraft names reference real models for flavor only, with no trademark affiliation.