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Old Jan 21, 07, 2:47 am   #1156
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What happened to OK awards? They were in the older version.
OK award classes are available via the [Apollo: ITN] Method -- pls see the link in the KVS Tool FAQ for details.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 2:52 am   #1157
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I am experiencing the same error message. Apollo ITN was working fine this morning.
The [Apollo: ITN] Method is temporarily unavailable. I am hoping to release a new version, containing the necessary work-arounds, by Monday ...

In the meantime, Gold/Platinum-tier users should switch to the [Sabre: ITN] Method, or use the KVS Tool Online Companion for uninterrupted access.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 6:05 am   #1158
 
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The [Apollo: ITN] Method is temporarily unavailable. I am hoping to release a new version, containing the necessary work-arounds, by Monday ...

In the meantime, Gold/Platinum-tier users should switch to the [Sabre: ITN] Method, or use the KVS Tool Online Companion for uninterrupted access.

Is this the same problem affecting geocities/farebuckets - do you expect that web site data base to be up and running soon?
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Old Jan 21, 07, 11:17 am   #1159
 
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The [Apollo: ITN] Method is temporarily unavailable. I am hoping to release a new version, containing the necessary work-arounds, by Monday ...

In the meantime, Gold/Platinum-tier users should switch to the [Sabre: ITN] Method, or use the KVS Tool Online Companion for uninterrupted access.
It appears that the online tool is only for Platinum users? I attempt it and it complains of invalid uid/pwd.

Attempted both email and FT uid as userid. System code as the pwd.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 11:27 am   #1160
 
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I reported this earlier, but removed the post when it appeared again. Now, it seemed to have happened again, and have been happening for about 3 days now.

Sabre ITN doesn't seem to report QF awards now.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 1:30 pm   #1161
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It appears that the online tool is only for Platinum users?
That is correct ...
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Old Jan 21, 07, 1:38 pm   #1162
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I reported this earlier, but removed the post when it appeared again. Now, it seemed to have happened again, and have been happening for about 3 days now.

Sabre ITN doesn't seem to report QF awards now.
Looks like QF is playing with the classes displayed ...
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Old Jan 21, 07, 1:38 pm   #1163
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Version 2.7 Released

What's New in Versions 2.7.0/2.7.1/2.7.3:
  • New [ITA: Awards/SkyTeam] Method:
    • (This replaces the [WSpan: Awards/SkyTeam] Method, which is no longer functional.)
      Code:
      Carrier   Flight From Depart    To   Arrive    A/C       Availability
      --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ----------------
      CO        18     EWR  18:50     LGW  06:55     777       YS- YA+  CS- CA+
      NW        529    LGA  18:00     DTW  20:04     DC9       YS+ YA+  CS+ CA+
       -> NW    32     DTW  21:20     LGW  10:05     330
      Legend: YS = Standard (e.g. Saver) Economy Award, YA = Additional (e.g. PerkPass) Economy Award; CS = Standard Business Award, CA = Additional Business Award. "+" = The requested number of seats is available; "-" = the requested number of seats is not available.

      You can filter the results by airline/class/etc. using the [Filter] tab options.

      For more precise availability, you can specify the number of awards seats to query for (V2.7.1).


  • Resolved: [Apollo: ITN] Method Errors (V2.7.1):
    • Access to this Method has now been restored.

  • New [WSpan: ITN] Method (V2.7.1):
    • This Method is now also available via the KVS Tool Online Companion.

  • [Apollo: Awards/UA] Method Removed
    • Unfortunately, UA has now de-commissioned their old awards engine, so this Method had to be removed. I will be looking at ways of re-introducing UA award availability into the Tool.

  • Misc. Changes:
    • Fares via the the [Sabre: Fares/DotRes] method are now available in your choice of more than 148 currencies, including the Ugandan Shillings

    • You can now specify up to 3 airline codes when using the [Apollo: ITN], [Sabre: ITN], [Sabre: Fares/ZUJ], [Sabre: Fares/DotRes], and [Amadeus: Timetable] Methods. Separate multiple airline codes with a semicolon (";"), e.g. BA; AF; AA

[Download Version 2.7.3 Now].
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Old Jan 21, 07, 2:13 pm   #1164
 
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[*][Apollo: Awards/UA] Method Removed (V2.7.1):
  • UA has now de-commissioned their old awards engine, so this Method had to be removed. I will be looking at ways of re-introducing UA award availability into the Tool.
Another ouch.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 7:38 pm   #1165
 
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Thanks for the quick update!!
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Old Jan 21, 07, 10:33 pm   #1166
 
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DL flies JFK-ACC, but neither fare method will show a fare for this flight on account that it is "travel restricted" per the error message. I do not understand the "restriction" or security reason for not listing the air fare for a flight that obviously exists on a major carrier.
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Old Jan 21, 07, 10:58 pm   #1167
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DL flies JFK-ACC, but neither fare method will show a fare for this flight on account that it is "travel restricted" per the error message. I do not understand the "restriction" or security reason for not listing the air fare for a flight that obviously exists on a major carrier.
You can see NYC-ACC fares using the [Fares: Sabre/DotRes] Method, but you have to specify an airline:

[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.1/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/DotRes/US/USD]
Code:
NYC  New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA EWR
ACC  Accra Kotoka GH [DGAA]
SUN  01 Apr 2007 / SUN  15 Apr 2007 / RT

Carrier   From   To   Fare      Cur                      Fare Basis
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------- 
DL        NYC    ACC     1267   USD                      LLAFNR5
DL        NYC    ACC     1553   USD                      KLABAF
DL        NYC    ACC     1753   USD                      QLAPAF
DL        NYC    ACC     1953   USD                      HLPXAF2
DL        NYC    ACC     2353   USD                      MLAPAF1
DL        NYC    ACC     3189   USD                      BLEAF
DL        NYC    ACC     3778   USD                      Y
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Old Jan 22, 07, 3:04 pm   #1168
 
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I reported this earlier, but removed the post when it appeared again. Now, it seemed to have happened again, and have been happening for about 3 days now.

Sabre ITN doesn't seem to report QF awards now.
In checking with another site, like expertflyer, they show all the classes. As many as 25 different ones on flights where they offer them. Doesn't look like a QF issue.
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Old Jan 22, 07, 3:44 pm   #1169
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I reported this earlier, but removed the post when it appeared again. Now, it seemed to have happened again, and have been happening for about 3 days now.

Sabre ITN doesn't seem to report QF awards now.
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In checking with another site, like expertflyer, they show all the classes. As many as 25 different ones on flights where they offer them. Doesn't look like a QF issue.
I am pleased to note that QF award booking classes are back again (via Sabre: ITN), e.g.:

[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.2/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/US-AXC1]
Code:
MEL  Melbourne Tullamarine VI AU [YMML]
LON  London Metro UK = LHR LGW STN LTN LCY
THU  01 Nov 2007

Carrier   Flight From Depart    To   Arrive    A/C  St   Availability
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ----------------------------------------- 
QF        9      MEL  17:10     LHR  05:30 +1  744  1    F6 A6 Z1 P0 J9 C9 D9 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9
QF        29     MEL  23:59     LHR  13:20 +1  744  1    F7 A7 Z2 P0 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9
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Old Jan 22, 07, 4:23 pm   #1170
 
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I am pleased to note that QF award booking classes are back again (via Sabre: ITN), e.g.:

[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.2/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/US-AXC1]
Code:
MEL  Melbourne Tullamarine VI AU [YMML]
LON  London Metro UK = LHR LGW STN LTN LCY
THU  01 Nov 2007

Carrier   Flight From Depart    To   Arrive    A/C  St   Availability
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ----------------------------------------- 
QF        9      MEL  17:10     LHR  05:30 +1  744  1    F6 A6 Z1 P0 J9 C9 D9 I0 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9
QF        29     MEL  23:59     LHR  13:20 +1  744  1    F7 A7 Z2 P0 J9 C9 D9 I9 U0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9
What happeend to X (Coach award)? It seems that KVS is stoping at 14 classes when EF reports all 25 (of which X is one of them) for QF 9 and 29. How come?
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