How to specify the booking code on ITA
Jan 29, 2009, 2:13 am
#31
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Another good shortcut is using negation
Instead of /f bc=X|bc=Y
if you wish just to EXCLUDE cheap booking classes, you can do this:
/f ~bc=W&~bc=V&~bc=N
and then you get no W,V,N in your results
Most used by me, as those classes earn me just 50%
Instead of /f bc=X|bc=Y
if you wish just to EXCLUDE cheap booking classes, you can do this:
/f ~bc=W&~bc=V&~bc=N
and then you get no W,V,N in your results
Most used by me, as those classes earn me just 50%
Apr 3, 2009, 11:13 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Help with Delta...
OK, now I figured it out. You just put it in the box with the airport code. My apologies for being so slow.
But, I was having trouble building delta queries for O, R, E, etc. Does anyone have suggestions? I used
SFO:: dl+ / f bc=e
JFK:: dl+ / f bc=e
But, I was having trouble building delta queries for O, R, E, etc. Does anyone have suggestions? I used
SFO:: dl+ / f bc=e
JFK:: dl+ / f bc=e
Feb 9, 2010, 11:06 am
#35
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every time i try this i get an error: "Illegal command-line prefix:bc=x" where x is whichever class i specify.
for example, something like
ATL:: dl+ / f bc=x
CHI
returns an illegal command EVERY time, regardless of what class i try. any suggestions?
for example, something like
ATL:: dl+ / f bc=x
CHI
returns an illegal command EVERY time, regardless of what class i try. any suggestions?
Feb 9, 2010, 11:24 am
#37
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mrredskin
You need a space between ATL and the first colon. And then no spaces between "dl+" and "/", and "/" and "f".
I'm not sure about the last "bc+x" since it is not a code I've used. I didn't get a syntax error message from it, just "no flights found" or something like that.
When you are fighting a line of code, the way to attack the problem is to go back to square zero and just introduce one element at a time.
ATL
ATL :: (note the space between "ATL" and "::")
ATL :: dl+ (another space between "::" and "dl+"
ATL :: dl+/f (note the lack of space between the "+" and "f"
etc.
Submit each one successively, and don't go on until you have that one working.
That way you know exactly which element is causing the problem.
ITA is very syntax sensitive, unlike lots of other systems now that try to help you by guessing what you meant.
Romelle
You need a space between ATL and the first colon. And then no spaces between "dl+" and "/", and "/" and "f".
I'm not sure about the last "bc+x" since it is not a code I've used. I didn't get a syntax error message from it, just "no flights found" or something like that.
When you are fighting a line of code, the way to attack the problem is to go back to square zero and just introduce one element at a time.
ATL
ATL :: (note the space between "ATL" and "::")
ATL :: dl+ (another space between "::" and "dl+"
ATL :: dl+/f (note the lack of space between the "+" and "f"
etc.
Submit each one successively, and don't go on until you have that one working.
That way you know exactly which element is causing the problem.
ITA is very syntax sensitive, unlike lots of other systems now that try to help you by guessing what you meant.
Romelle
Feb 9, 2010, 1:59 pm
#39
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mrredskin
You need a space between ATL and the first colon. And then no spaces between "dl+" and "/", and "/" and "f".
I'm not sure about the last "bc+x" since it is not a code I've used. I didn't get a syntax error message from it, just "no flights found" or something like that.
When you are fighting a line of code, the way to attack the problem is to go back to square zero and just introduce one element at a time.
ATL
ATL :: (note the space between "ATL" and "::")
ATL :: dl+ (another space between "::" and "dl+"
ATL :: dl+/f (note the lack of space between the "+" and "f"
etc.
Submit each one successively, and don't go on until you have that one working.
That way you know exactly which element is causing the problem.
ITA is very syntax sensitive, unlike lots of other systems now that try to help you by guessing what you meant.
Romelle
You need a space between ATL and the first colon. And then no spaces between "dl+" and "/", and "/" and "f".
I'm not sure about the last "bc+x" since it is not a code I've used. I didn't get a syntax error message from it, just "no flights found" or something like that.
When you are fighting a line of code, the way to attack the problem is to go back to square zero and just introduce one element at a time.
ATL
ATL :: (note the space between "ATL" and "::")
ATL :: dl+ (another space between "::" and "dl+"
ATL :: dl+/f (note the lack of space between the "+" and "f"
etc.
Submit each one successively, and don't go on until you have that one working.
That way you know exactly which element is causing the problem.
ITA is very syntax sensitive, unlike lots of other systems now that try to help you by guessing what you meant.
Romelle
thanks, brah. you don't actually have to have the space between "ATL" and "::", tho. for some reason, everyone was using spaces between the "DL+/F" in their posts, which was wrong. got it working, now!
and i was just using "x" as a random variable.. not a specific fare
Feb 10, 2010, 9:26 pm
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Feb 11, 2010, 7:58 am
#42
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Well, as usual, when I post something I end up learning also. I really thought the space between the airport code and the double colon was necessary. I'd found something that worked, and just stuck to it.
dstan and mrredskin - thanks!
Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Romelle
dstan and mrredskin - thanks!
Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Romelle