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JAL Availability on KVS
I want to book 2 x business class from BNE-NRT with an AAdvantage all-partner award.
My travel date of Jan 16, 2009 is not available to AA for another week, but QF does show that far ahead. When I look on QF website it only shows availability on flights with a stop in CNS, but on KVS the direct [JAL] fliights do show with QF flight numbers but with availablity as CS/ YS+
The flight does have a business cabin, so is it just not available to QF to book an award in? (Otherwise, I would expect to see CS-)
I had a look on JAL's website for the week before (as it, too, has the 330 day limitation) and it shows 2 business class on Jan 8 on the direct JL762, but nothing shows up on KVS or QF site - both of which reinforce my suspicion about access to JAL awards.
I'm checking FRA-LHR on a random date using Apollo ITN with time set as "any" or 00:00. If I don't specify a carrier then the only result I get is an AeroMexico codeshare flight on Air France via Paris. Slightly bizarre, isn't it?
If I specify BA as the carrier then I get those carrier's flights listed but they are listed after the same AM/AF flights through CDG.
If I specify LH as the carrier it seems to work as designed.
My travel date of Jan 16, 2009 is not available to AA for another week, but QF does show that far ahead. When I look on QF website it only shows availability on flights with a stop in CNS, but on KVS the direct [JAL] fliights do show with QF flight numbers but with availablity as CS/ YS+
JL award availability is not supported by that Method. The supported carriers are QF/BA/AA/AY/IB/MA/LA + EI. Furthermore, award reservations have to be made using the 'real' (and not codeshare) flight numbers. I am guessing that that JL-op'd flight did not get filtered-out in error as it has a low flight number.
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Originally Posted by KVS
JL award availability is not supported by that Method. The supported carriers are QF/BA/AA/AY/IB/MA/LA + EI. Furthermore, award reservations have to be made using the 'real' (and not codeshare) flight numbers. I am guessing that that JL-op'd flight did not get filtered-out in error as it has a low flight number.
I'm checking FRA-LHR on a random date using Apollo ITN with time set as "any" or 00:00. If I don't specify a carrier then the only result I get is an AeroMexico codeshare flight on Air France via Paris. Slightly bizarre, isn't it?
If I specify BA as the carrier then I get those carrier's flights listed but they are listed after the same AM/AF flights through CDG.
If I specify LH as the carrier it seems to work as designed.
Any idea what's happening?
It's a known quirk in the [Apollo: ITN] engine, so the KVS Tool FAQ recommends always specifying a carrier when using that Method.
Alternatively, you can use [WSpan: ITN] or [Sabre: ITN].
DCA Washington Ronald Reagan Ntl DC US [KDCA]
CAN Guangzhou Baiyun CN [ZGGG]
RT Feb-Jan
Carrier From To Fare Cur Expiry Min Max Fare Basis
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ----------
NW WAS CAN 514 USD Sat 30 KXSA45
AA WAS CAN 514 USD Sat 60 WX7AP1F
NW WAS CAN 514 USD Sat 30 KLXSA33
AA WAS CAN 514 USD Sat 1M NX7P1A
Now, I know (and probably) understand the fare basis b/c it is pretty much self-explanatory. Assuming seats are available, what do I do next? Do I call up NW or AA or my travel agent, give them the fare basis and they will purchase the ticket for me?
Sorry for this stupid question, I am just new to this tool and found it very helpful so far. Thank you for all of your help!
Now, I know (and probably) understand the fare basis b/c it is pretty much self-explanatory. Assuming seats are available, what do I do next? Do I call up NW or AA or my travel agent, give them the fare basis and they will purchase the ticket for me?
Pls see KVS Tool FAQ under "Q: I'm seeing some great fares using one of the [Fares:] Methods, but how do I actually book them?":
After updating to version 3.0.5, the tool is no longer working for me. After starting a request, I continuously receive the following error message:
QUOTE:
Datasource Error:
"Proxy System (it's name): Download in progress ULR: http://www.itn.net/ ......(long ULR)......."
If reason(s) for the above message are unclear, please click the [?] button to review the latest system status anouncements.
UNQUOTE
The internet access in my compnay is via proxy server, but the settings in Internet Explorer are working fine and in the past the KVS tool was working perfectly with these settings.
After updating to version 3.0.5, the tool is no longer working for me. After starting a request, I continuously receive the following error message:
QUOTE:
Datasource Error:
"Proxy System (it's name): Download in progress ULR:
UNQUOTE
The internet access in my compnay is via proxy server, but the settings in Internet Explorer are working fine and in the past the KVS tool was working perfectly with these settings.
That message is coming from your proxy server. If it requires a username/password, pls see KVS Tool FAQ. Otherwise, pls contact your network administrator.
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