# Airline Tycoon

> Have you got what it takes to run a successful airline?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bb.airline](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bb.airline)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bb.airline`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Curious Penguins
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 69,384
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (916 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2018-08-01
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bb.airline)
- **Website:** [https://curiouspenguins.com](https://curiouspenguins.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://curiouspenguins.com/privacy/](https://curiouspenguins.com/privacy/)

## Description

**Airline Tycoon** is an engaging airline management simulator where you take on the challenge of running a successful airline. Starting with buying your first airplane stairs, you'll gradually build a fleet ranging from small aeroplanes to supersonic jets. Manage operations by purchasing essential equipment like passenger buses, refueling tankers, and runway crash tenders to expand and optimize your airline's performance.

This tap-to-rich clicker game tests your strategic business skills as you balance buying and selling planes and equipment to maximize profits. Fans of airline and tycoon games will enjoy the immersive challenges of expanding their airline empire, competing with rivals, and managing complex logistics. Easy to play yet deeply rewarding, Airline Tycoon offers fun and strategic gameplay suitable for everyone interested in aviation and business simulations.

## Rankings

- #259,542 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bb.airline.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users generally appreciate the game's graphics and simple tycoon-style gameplay. However, many express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads and repetitive, shallow gameplay that lacks real airline management features. Bugs like price glitches and poor offline rewards further detract from the experience, causing users to lose interest quickly.

### Pros

- Nice graphics and pleasing style
- Simple and straightforward gameplay
- Fun for fans of tycoon and management games

### Cons

- Excessive and frequent ads, often interrupting gameplay
- Game mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to boredom
- Game is buggy with issues like price manipulation through buying/selling items
- Lack of visible airport management features like passenger handling or flight scheduling
- Offline earnings are minimal and not rewarding

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bb.airline)