Airline Tycoon: The Game

Name: Airline Tycoon: The Game
Rating: 3.9 (730 reviews)
Author: Hidden Lake Games LLC

Build your Airline Empire!

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

730 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Simulation
Developer

Hidden Lake Games LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

290.2
MB

Airline Tycoon: The Ultimate Airline Manager and Business Tycoon Build and manage your own airline, expand to real airports, and grow a powerful aviation empire. In this airline management game, every decision matters as you compete to become the most successful airline CEO. Develop and Expand Your Airline - Start as an airline manager and grow into a global business tycoon - Buy and upgrade real airplanes to optimize efficiency and profitability - Customize aircraft seat layouts to balance comfort and revenue - Expand your airline network and manage routes across international airports Master Business Strategy and Financial Growth - Make smart investments to grow your airline’s stock value and increase revenue - Compete in the market by setting ticket prices and optimizing operational costs - Build airline alliances and partnerships to expand your business influence - Manage fuel prices, employee wages, and airport fees to maximize profits Realistic Airline Management and Economic Decisions - Oversee daily airline operations, from passenger satisfaction to fleet maintenance - Adapt to changing economic conditions and market trends to stay ahead of competitors - Expand your headquarters and upgrade airport services for higher efficiency - Take strategic risks to build the most profitable airline empire Do you have what it takes to create the world’s most successful airline business? Download now and take control of the skies. Subscription: Recurring billing. Cancel anytime. You can subscribe to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. The subscription is $7.99 weekly, $39.99 yearly*. You'll be able to get ads-free gameplay, no waiting time and all the chapters of the game for the duration of your subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. By using Airline Tycoon, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://www.hiddenlakegames.com/terms

Ratings & Reviews

3.9

out of 5

730 Ratings

A money grabbing game
05/07/2025

greenjas
This game is nothing more than a money grabbing game. In order to keep progressing, you have to spend your money to be able to move on. Your airline doesn’t even begin because the game has you spend all your money at the beginning. Then it has you attend a conference where you will be asked to purchase 3 planes at minimum or the investor dump you. By the time you attend the conference, you don’t have enough money to purchase any planes and the game wants your money to keep playing. You haven’t even received the planes the games had you purchased at the beginning of the game. You haven’t even officially opened the doors to your airline. You haven’t even started flying passengers yet. Complete waste of time unless you sink in your cash to continue the game. If the game wants to spend money in the first 10 minutes of the game, how much more does it want as the game proceeds. Big fail in my opinion.

Developer Response
Thanks for the detailed feedback—it’s helpful. We recently updated the game with new balance tweaks and more strategic options. If you’re running out early, trying alternate choices can unlock cheaper paths and progress without paying. We’re working to make that clearer in-game.
A money grabbing game
05/07/2025

greenjas

This game is nothing more than a money grabbing game. In order to keep progressing, you have to spend your money to be able to move on. Your airline doesn’t even begin because the game has you spend all your money at the beginning. Then it has you attend a conference where you will be asked to purchase 3 planes at minimum or the investor dump you. By the time you attend the conference, you don’t have enough money to purchase any planes and the game wants your money to keep playing. You haven’t even received the planes the games had you purchased at the beginning of the game. You haven’t even officially opened the doors to your airline. You haven’t even started flying passengers yet. Complete waste of time unless you sink in your cash to continue the game. If the game wants to spend money in the first 10 minutes of the game, how much more does it want as the game proceeds. Big fail in my opinion.
Developer Response 06/08/2025
Thanks for the detailed feedback—it’s helpful. We recently updated the game with new balance tweaks and more strategic options. If you’re running out early, trying alternate choices can unlock cheaper paths and progress without paying. We’re working to make that clearer in-game.
SCAM!!!
02/26/2024

angeryuser184728473
This game is a total scam and money grab and should be completely removed from the app store. You can only play for about 3 minutes before you have to wait 45 minutes to play again unless you watch 5 more ads or pay money. Once you get past the wait time, you either have pay money to advance in the game or start over from the beginning which doesn’t even make sense. The game makers are literally trying to get revenue from all the ads they feed you in the first 5 minutes and then hope that you pay money to get rid of ads or pay money to continue the game. And after that they are just expecting people to delete the app because of how horrible it is. Whoever made this app is a cheapskate and is wanting to prey on people who don’t know better. Absolutely disgusting.

Developer Response
We're genuinely sorry to hear about your frustration. Our game is designed to be free-to-play, but we understand your concerns regarding ads and progression. We're continuously working on balancing the gameplay to make it enjoyable without mandatory payments. Your feedback is crucial for us, and we'll take it into account for future updates.
SCAM!!!
02/26/2024

angeryuser184728473

This game is a total scam and money grab and should be completely removed from the app store. You can only play for about 3 minutes before you have to wait 45 minutes to play again unless you watch 5 more ads or pay money. Once you get past the wait time, you either have pay money to advance in the game or start over from the beginning which doesn’t even make sense. The game makers are literally trying to get revenue from all the ads they feed you in the first 5 minutes and then hope that you pay money to get rid of ads or pay money to continue the game. And after that they are just expecting people to delete the app because of how horrible it is. Whoever made this app is a cheapskate and is wanting to prey on people who don’t know better. Absolutely disgusting.
Developer Response 03/05/2024
We're genuinely sorry to hear about your frustration. Our game is designed to be free-to-play, but we understand your concerns regarding ads and progression. We're continuously working on balancing the gameplay to make it enjoyable without mandatory payments. Your feedback is crucial for us, and we'll take it into account for future updates.
Definite Scam - do not recommend
07/10/2024

TexasCatMomx4
I didn’t mind paying the ad skip subscription fee…but I do mind being scammed out of $25. I got about 10 min into the game, was asked to make a decision to buy 3, 10, or 25 planes or decline the offer. I did not have enough money for any of the options, but it does not tell you how much it costs, just brings you to the “buy more money” screen. So like an idiot I spent money and bought over $100k in game money, only to find out it STILL wasn’t enough. So I declined the guys offer just to be told that my “investor” no longer wanted to part with me bc of my poor decision and I had to restart the game WITHOUT ALL THE MONEY I JUST PAID FOR. It literally wiped me back to zero. Yes this is partly on me to spending the money in the first place but this is definitely a scam and I’m big big mad.

Developer Response
Really sorry about this—it’s definitely not how we want the game to feel. We’re reviewing that scenario to make sure costs are clearer and choices don’t lead to losing purchased currency. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’re working on fixes for this kind of issue.
Definite Scam - do not recommend
07/10/2024

TexasCatMomx4

I didn’t mind paying the ad skip subscription fee…but I do mind being scammed out of $25. I got about 10 min into the game, was asked to make a decision to buy 3, 10, or 25 planes or decline the offer. I did not have enough money for any of the options, but it does not tell you how much it costs, just brings you to the “buy more money” screen. So like an idiot I spent money and bought over $100k in game money, only to find out it STILL wasn’t enough. So I declined the guys offer just to be told that my “investor” no longer wanted to part with me bc of my poor decision and I had to restart the game WITHOUT ALL THE MONEY I JUST PAID FOR. It literally wiped me back to zero. Yes this is partly on me to spending the money in the first place but this is definitely a scam and I’m big big mad.
Developer Response 06/08/2025
Really sorry about this—it’s definitely not how we want the game to feel. We’re reviewing that scenario to make sure costs are clearer and choices don’t lead to losing purchased currency. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’re working on fixes for this kind of issue.
Don’t do it!!! Money Grab
06/13/2024

FrankenWesome
Ads everywhere. You select a few choices, then either watch 5 ads or pay money to remove them. If you don’t have enough in game money for something, it takes you to a screen to buy in game money but doesn’t tell you what you need in the first place. They say it’s designed for free to play but there is absolutely no way. I even tried the start over twice to see if it would be different. Nope, never enough in game money and you don’t earn any either, at least I can’t get far enough too. So they are just trying to make you buy in game money. I made that mistake, and it wasn’t enough since I didn’t know how much you needed anyway. You don’t get that back if you start over either.
Don’t do it!!! Money Grab
06/13/2024

FrankenWesome

Ads everywhere. You select a few choices, then either watch 5 ads or pay money to remove them. If you don’t have enough in game money for something, it takes you to a screen to buy in game money but doesn’t tell you what you need in the first place. They say it’s designed for free to play but there is absolutely no way. I even tried the start over twice to see if it would be different. Nope, never enough in game money and you don’t earn any either, at least I can’t get far enough too. So they are just trying to make you buy in game money. I made that mistake, and it wasn’t enough since I didn’t know how much you needed anyway. You don’t get that back if you start over either.

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Version 1.1.21

07/02/2025

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