FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SUBSCRIPTION TIERS FAQ
30% FEE ON IOS APP, HOW TO AVOID
As of November 2024 any new subscription or changed subscription where the change was made using the IOS App on an Apple Device will see a 30% App Store Fee added with the fee going entirely to Apple. This fee is only collected on Apple devices and it means that subscriptions on this site cost an extra 30% in the Apple IOS app. To bypass the fee you can use a browser on an Apple phone or device to go to patreon.com and purchase directly from the website. You can also use a PC or an Android phone. It is called The Apple Tax.
BASIC/BASIC2 TIER
This tier, also known as THE FOUNDERS TIER, is no longer open for new subscribers. It includes only news commentary, some schedule information, and classic FLASHBACK posts. Members who leave this tier will not be able to rejoin it later since it is now closed.
MORE TIER
This tier is not open to new subscribers. This tier is for personal use by those who want a little airline data analysis, but mostly want news and nostalgia. Includes News Commentary, Flashback, Schedule Changes, Airport Market Share, Fleet Usage, Best/Worst Load Factors, Station Load Factors, Hangar Queens, and Largest Unserved Routes.
MOST TIER
Presently $9.99 per month. This tier is for personal use for those who want access to all data analysis. Most new features will be added exclusively to this tier. Includes News Commentary, Flashback, Schedule Changes, Airport Market Share, Fleet Usage, Best/Worst Load Factors, Station Load Factors, Hangar Queens, Largest Unserved Routes, PLUS RASM/Profit, Airport Overview, Published Block Hours, and Airport Service History.
PLUS TIER
Presently $15 per month. This tier is the same as MOST Tier and is for PERSONAL USE, but adds ~Daily Schedule Change Emails and other features.
INTL TIER
Presently $49.99 per month for PERSONAL USE. This tier includes international data. DOT international data is generally not available or not available in a timely manner due to citizenship restrictions. As a result alternative data sources are considerably more expensive than what is used for other tiers. This tier adds Intl Airport Overview, Intl Station Load Factors Report, and Intl Route Performance Report. This Tier includes all previous posts in all categories. Due to issues with opening new Tiers to past posts message me directly if a past post is not available to you. Additionally, this tier will use automated posting for the first time. This method depends on Patreon not changing their interface, so there may be interuptions if Patreon makes changes in their interface. If a day goes by with no INTL Tier posts please message me to investigate the issue.
BUSINESS TIER
Presently $79.99 per month for PERSONAL USE. At this point, it's beyond a hobby. You are all business when it comes to the airline industry, and you want to support this unique site at the TOP LEVEL. Maybe I should call it 360 or Executive Platinum or Premier 1K. You get the point, though. These are the good seats ladies and gentlemen. This account level includes access to all content. It also includes a close to daily email summary of schedule changes (when it works).
WHAT CONTENT DOESN'T REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION?
Generally all content requires a subscription. Some content may be occasionally marked public for promotional purposes.