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ARCHIVE: KVS Availability Tool - AA & AADV
Apr 2, 2011, 2:10 pm
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Apr 2, 2011, 2:28 pm
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Apr 3, 2011, 8:06 pm
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Sep 1, 2011, 4:14 pm
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CX Award Availability
Following the recent introduction of the new [Awards/JL-OneWorld] Method in the KVS Tool V6.5.0, its Award Availability data for Cathay Pacific should be considered to be most authoritative for the purposes of partner (incl. AADV) redemptions on CX:
http://Help.KVSTool.com/#AwardUpgradeClasses_OneWorld
http://Help.KVSTool.com/#AwardUpgradeClasses_OneWorld
Nov 3, 2011, 7:07 pm
#50
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Dear KVS,
Just as a disclaimer, while I'm a very frequent traveler, I'm not an expert based on this forum's standards, so a lot of the information on the FAQ's are above my head.
I downloaded this program in order to check availability for using AA miles on BA flights. It took awhile to figure out, but I have been successful in that aspect. So definitely money well spent.
I do have a couple of issues I hope you can help me with.
1) I have to enter the registration number every time I open the application
2) I have to enter my Qantas credentials every time I access the application (even though I click the "save" box every time)
Are these issues above normal? and/or are they related to this third issue below?
3) When I close the application I get this message:
"Unable to Write to File: C:/Program Files/KVS Availability Tool/RegV2.dat [75] Path/File access error"
When I click "OK" the application closes
Also, I'm trying to figure out what else I can use this application for, now that it's served its purpose for the vacation on BA. Is there a way to see how many upgrade seats are available (on AA flights)? This would be the only other reason I could see using this application. Again, this is probably covered earlier in the thread or the FAQ, but those codes and stuff are just over my head
Thank you for your time!
Just as a disclaimer, while I'm a very frequent traveler, I'm not an expert based on this forum's standards, so a lot of the information on the FAQ's are above my head.
I downloaded this program in order to check availability for using AA miles on BA flights. It took awhile to figure out, but I have been successful in that aspect. So definitely money well spent.
I do have a couple of issues I hope you can help me with.
1) I have to enter the registration number every time I open the application
2) I have to enter my Qantas credentials every time I access the application (even though I click the "save" box every time)
Are these issues above normal? and/or are they related to this third issue below?
3) When I close the application I get this message:
"Unable to Write to File: C:/Program Files/KVS Availability Tool/RegV2.dat [75] Path/File access error"
When I click "OK" the application closes
Also, I'm trying to figure out what else I can use this application for, now that it's served its purpose for the vacation on BA. Is there a way to see how many upgrade seats are available (on AA flights)? This would be the only other reason I could see using this application. Again, this is probably covered earlier in the thread or the FAQ, but those codes and stuff are just over my head
Thank you for your time!
Nov 3, 2011, 9:33 pm
#51
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Dear KVS,
Just as a disclaimer, while I'm a very frequent traveler, I'm not an expert based on this forum's standards, so a lot of the information on the FAQ's are above my head.
I downloaded this program in order to check availability for using AA miles on BA flights. It took awhile to figure out, but I have been successful in that aspect. So definitely money well spent.
Just as a disclaimer, while I'm a very frequent traveler, I'm not an expert based on this forum's standards, so a lot of the information on the FAQ's are above my head.
I downloaded this program in order to check availability for using AA miles on BA flights. It took awhile to figure out, but I have been successful in that aspect. So definitely money well spent.
I do have a couple of issues I hope you can help me with.
1) I have to enter the registration number every time I open the application
2) I have to enter my Qantas credentials every time I access the application (even though I click the "save" box every time)
Are these issues above normal? and/or are they related to this third issue below?
3) When I close the application I get this message:
"Unable to Write to File: C:/Program Files/KVS Availability Tool/RegV2.dat [75] Path/File access error"
When I click "OK" the application closes
1) I have to enter the registration number every time I open the application
2) I have to enter my Qantas credentials every time I access the application (even though I click the "save" box every time)
Are these issues above normal? and/or are they related to this third issue below?
3) When I close the application I get this message:
"Unable to Write to File: C:/Program Files/KVS Availability Tool/RegV2.dat [75] Path/File access error"
When I click "OK" the application closes
Also, I'm trying to figure out what else I can use this application for, now that it's served its purpose for the vacation on BA. Is there a way to see how many upgrade seats are available (on AA flights)? This would be the only other reason I could see using this application. Again, this is probably covered earlier in the thread or the FAQ, but those codes and stuff are just over my head
Thank you for your time!
Thank you for your time!
Nov 6, 2011, 7:19 pm
#52
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I have a problem interpreting J award availbility from SCL to SYD for Oct 1 (this is an example only):
[KVS Availability Tool 6.7.0/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld/AU-QFA-SP1]
It shows availability on both th QF28 and LA(QF codeshare).
When I call AA they can only see the QF28 availability.
Why does the QF codeshare 322 also show availability when there is none?
Thanks
[KVS Availability Tool 6.7.0/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld/AU-QFA-SP1]
Code:
SCL Santiago De Chile Arturo Merino Benitez CL [SCEL] SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith NS AU [YSSY] MON 01 Oct 2012 | 1 Seat Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability --------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ------------- QF 28 SCL 13:35 SYD 17:55 +1 CS+ WS+ YS+ QF/LA 322 SCL 23:20 SYD 07:40 +2 CS+ WS- YS-
When I call AA they can only see the QF28 availability.
Why does the QF codeshare 322 also show availability when there is none?
Thanks
Nov 6, 2011, 7:25 pm
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You can't book a QF codeshare on an LA-operated flight.
Nov 6, 2011, 8:03 pm
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Nov 6, 2011, 8:13 pm
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You misunderstood me. You can book an LA flight number on an LA-operated flight. You can book a QF flight number on a QF-operated flight. You cannot book a QF flight number on an LA-operated flight. And you cannot book an LA flight number on a QF-operated flight.
You'll have to ask KVS what its tool means. I'm just telling you what the AA policy is for AA mileage redemptions on AA partners. If there's a conflict between KVS and AA policy, guess which prevails.
You'll have to ask KVS what its tool means. I'm just telling you what the AA policy is for AA mileage redemptions on AA partners. If there's a conflict between KVS and AA policy, guess which prevails.
Nov 6, 2011, 8:25 pm
#56
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I want to book a J award and I don't understand why it shows CS+ when you cannot book an award withh AA miles on an LA flight.
They both show availability but you can book only the QF flight, why not the LA flight? Obviously, both QF and LA are OW partners, so what's the difference?
Maybe KVS will post and explain this
Yes - I do know who wins if there is a conflict - it's not me nor is it KVS
Last edited by Paulchili; Nov 6, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Nov 6, 2011, 8:29 pm
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You still don't understand. Are you familiar with the "codeshare" concept? That's where an airline, like QF, sells seats on a flight operated by another airline, like LA. When that happens, the marketing airline (QF in this example) puts its own flight number on the flight. LA (in this example) also has its own flight number on the same flight.
AA does not allow mileage redemptions on codeshares (with one exception not applicable here). You can use AA miles to book an LA flight number on an LA-operated flight. But you cannot use AA miles to book a QF flight number on an LA-operated flight.
AA does not allow mileage redemptions on codeshares (with one exception not applicable here). You can use AA miles to book an LA flight number on an LA-operated flight. But you cannot use AA miles to book a QF flight number on an LA-operated flight.
Nov 6, 2011, 8:36 pm
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You still don't understand. Are you familiar with the "codeshare" concept? That's where an airline, like QF, sells seats on a flight operated by another airline, like LA. When that happens, the marketing airline (QF in this example) puts its own flight number on the flight. LA (in this example) also has its own flight number on the same flight.
AA does not allow mileage redemptions on codeshares (with one exception not applicable here). You can use AA miles to book an LA flight number on an LA-operated flight. But you cannot use AA miles to book a QF flight number on an LA-operated flight.
AA does not allow mileage redemptions on codeshares (with one exception not applicable here). You can use AA miles to book an LA flight number on an LA-operated flight. But you cannot use AA miles to book a QF flight number on an LA-operated flight.
Is this the problem? But still, what is the significance of CS+ on that LA operated/QF codeshare flight - who is that award available for?
I don't think KVS supports LA availability per se.
Last edited by Paulchili; Nov 6, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Nov 6, 2011, 8:47 pm
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