Boarding desks left vacant?

[NeoKuro]

So earlier I built a bunch of gates (~8) and they were working previously. But suddenly it seems my staff have stopped manning them. ALL of them. I had no warnings about staffing issues, but hired a LOT more than I needed at any one time. Nothing.

So now ALL of my flights for all gates have been backing up for about 8-12 hours, passangers are in the departure gates (from multiple flights now) and my staff are still not going to the gates. Again no warnings?

Its killed my airport with no warnings or explanations as to why.

[Humoresque]

Check the zoning, theres probably a problem somewhere.

[rcarmod]

Check zones. Sometimes when you expand you leave gapes in the security zones. Also if you switch to medium check in stands and do not have the medium security checks you will have problems - finally make sure all your boarding stands are connected to aircraft stands.

[eXeZ|Gamer433]

Why using boarding desks with staff, when you can build automated ones?
You dont need any flight attendands in this game.

[rcarmod]

Originally posted by eXeZ|Gamer433:

Why using boarding desks with staff, when you can build automated ones?
You dont need any flight attendands in this game.

Yes, but first you have to research it mr. negative, also just because you can do it does not mean everyone will want to or they may have a mixture of automation and manned one.

[eXeZ|Gamer433]

Originally posted by rcarmod:

Yes, but first you have to research it mr. negative, also just because you can do it does not mean everyone will want to or they may have a mixture of automation and manned one.

What of my posting was negative? Stop implying anything.
You can research very early and quick automated boardings, thats why my posting was totally okay. Especially, you can avoid some (staff/pathfinding) bugs with the automated gates.

By the way, I asked a total normal question. Simple answers would be like: "Because, I dont have unlocked the research" or "I like to have staff there for more realism".

To NeoKuro:
In my first game, when I built automated (boarding and check-ins), it was very buggs. This ended, when I removed the ones with the staffs. I want to say with that, that bugs can occur, when you are using both systems (staff AND automated) at same time.

[NeoKuro]

Thanks everyone. I think I might have just alt-F4'd instead of saving it because I Spent hours designing the airport for it to not work. So won't be able test the solutions, but I'll keep it in mind for next time.

But if it was a zoning/pathing issue the game should really detect that and explain why they aren't working their shifts (personally, I'd prefer the desks to be manned at all times rather than 'as and when' - with breaks for rest etc ofc)

[JtBryant]

The game does provide a way to test path-finding. If you click the magnifying glass at the bottom of the screen next to the build bar, you have the several tools to test the paths for various types of people, vehicles, and baggage. It will not tell you where the break is, however, if you test between points along the path you want them to take, you can narrow down your search down until you find it. There is also the walkable area heatmap (right of the magnifying glass) however, it does not account for zones, so it's less useful.

[NeoKuro]

I did try this and it showed a complete path afaik :/

[gareth304]

it might be your staff are stuck in the que for security. Try having a staff room in your secure zone. Even if its just for ramp agents and passenger service agents. Or have a small security check point for staff only.