Question about "My Flights" app [service ends on 31 Dec 2017]
Nov 28, 2017, 3:26 am
#856
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Thames Valley
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Nov 28, 2017, 4:01 am
#857
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: 30 miles from London
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Why do the best apps always go first? I can only add numbers to the two messages that have been echoed so many times already: sad for Chris as it must be heartbreaking to have to end an adventure in which he’s put so much work and skill; and sad for myself: this was a stunning app for frequent flyers and I have become addicted over the years as I’m sure many have. It’s hard to imagine losing such an intuitive and helpful tool. Good luck with whatever other adventure you will be focusing on and let’s hope it’s still connected to the world of travelling!
Nov 28, 2017, 6:51 am
#859
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 305
... and just to add one further layer of disappointment, I just reinstalled CheckMyTrip (as an alternative for when MyFlights closes).
It always used to be the inferior sibling of MyFlights, but my goodness! The app is a slow, bloated mess, with the information you need buried away and adverts all over the shop. It’s also struggling to recognise some of my PNRs which MyFlights has no problem with at all. I can only hope it improves by 1 January...
Such a shame. As others have said earlier in this thread, this really feels like a backwards step for passengers.
(For what it’s worth, I would welcome the opportunity for MyFlights to live on in some capacity. Even without the Amadeus feed, it’s a really intuitive platform for keeping upcoming PNRs, e-ticket numbers etc. in one place, and also a great record of past flights.)
It always used to be the inferior sibling of MyFlights, but my goodness! The app is a slow, bloated mess, with the information you need buried away and adverts all over the shop. It’s also struggling to recognise some of my PNRs which MyFlights has no problem with at all. I can only hope it improves by 1 January...
Such a shame. As others have said earlier in this thread, this really feels like a backwards step for passengers.
(For what it’s worth, I would welcome the opportunity for MyFlights to live on in some capacity. Even without the Amadeus feed, it’s a really intuitive platform for keeping upcoming PNRs, e-ticket numbers etc. in one place, and also a great record of past flights.)
Nov 28, 2017, 10:06 am
#861
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Nov 28, 2017, 1:10 pm
#862
Join Date: May 2009
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Nov 28, 2017, 1:34 pm
#863
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: living near Malaga
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Chris , its been great.. Thanks..
Can you please flog the platform the BA so they can integrate it into their app? Please, pretty please......
Can you please flog the platform the BA so they can integrate it into their app? Please, pretty please......
Nov 28, 2017, 2:29 pm
#864
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LHR
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Just to echo this. Putting in additional functionality is probably the last thing you want to do at this stage, but if there were an easy way to add a button to the site which would allow us to download all our raw data in one dump - format doesn't even matter so much - that would be great!
https://openflights.org/help/csv.html
Or any other suggested flight logging tools.
Nov 29, 2017, 2:27 am
#867
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I echo orbitmic's comments above. We in HK are very dependent on Myflights App to notify us when CX does an equipment change on us, wrecking our seat assignments. We would've specifically paid for that feature had Chris wanted to charge for it.
And also, if this applies to Myflights app, when can we expect it to apply to Checkmytrip also? Is Amadeus intending passengers to access their itineraries solely through airlines' apps and websites only?
If correct, is this an over-exaggerated and commercially driven interpretation of the GDPR?
The service in its entirety will end on 31st December. My agreement with Amadeus is up for renewal then. For security reasons, the new service after this requires me to have an agreement (approval) from the company (e.g. travel agent or airline) that a booking is made with so I can access their data. This would mean many thousands of agreements which just isn't possible I'm afraid. There is no longer an option for one agreement to access data from any provider.
If correct, is this an over-exaggerated and commercially driven interpretation of the GDPR?
Nov 29, 2017, 3:27 am
#868
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
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And also, if this applies to Myflights app, when can we expect it to apply to Checkmytrip also? Is Amadeus intending passengers to access their itineraries solely through airlines' apps and websites only?
If correct, is this an over-exaggerated and commercially driven interpretation of the GDPR?
If correct, is this an over-exaggerated and commercially driven interpretation of the GDPR?
There must be a new opportunity here, I'd love to discuss with whoever has the same thoughts. I'm keen on apps and developing new ideas with technology. Although I'm sure MyFlights have looked at every opportunity to stay afloat. I wish them the best in their next endeavour.
Nov 29, 2017, 6:02 am
#869
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Surrey, UK
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Even just a simple data dump in a CSV file that could be uploaded to OpenFlights:
https://openflights.org/help/csv.html
Or any other suggested flight logging tools.
https://openflights.org/help/csv.html
Or any other suggested flight logging tools.
App wise there is TripIt and App in the Air - both of which are pretty good when you’re at the airport for getting notifications about delays, gate numbers etc.
Online there is JetItUp and my.flightradar24 for keeping a log of flights and stats after you’ve flown.
Nov 29, 2017, 6:48 am
#870
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,676
Just a thought - will this be the end of using Finnair/Qantas/QR etc to change BA bookings?
If permission is going to be required to access the bookings - how many of those airlines will go about setting up the mutual access and then what about those smaller travel agencies?
If permission is going to be required to access the bookings - how many of those airlines will go about setting up the mutual access and then what about those smaller travel agencies?