I say yes for the following reason: Given that our route demand is based on semi-realistic data and therefore there is a limit to the number of passengers (unlike in CA where it was based off RNG) allowing people to fly anywhere/everywhere severely disadvantages potential new players who will be hard-pressed to find a viable route not already dominated by existing/veteran players.
As a side note, in sticking with realism I support there being no restriction on freighter flights.
To address the creativity thing, I agree and accept it limits the possibilities but allows the game to be more hospitable to a larger number of players versus a smaller number of entrenched players with an unmatchable size/scale advantage. With political restrictions it at least increases the odds there are viable routes somewhere.
As a side note, in sticking with realism I support there being no restriction on freighter flights.
To address the creativity thing, I agree and accept it limits the possibilities but allows the game to be more hospitable to a larger number of players versus a smaller number of entrenched players with an unmatchable size/scale advantage. With political restrictions it at least increases the odds there are viable routes somewhere.