ExpertFlyer and Delta Air Lines: The Definitive Thread
Jan 22, 2007, 4:14 am
#61
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Award availability doesn't seem to look very good:
[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.1/Platinum - ITA: Awards/SkyTeam/JP-NWA]
[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.1/Platinum - ITA: Awards/SkyTeam/JP-NWA]
[KVS Availability Tool 2.7.1/Platinum - ITA: Awards/SkyTeam/JP-NWA]
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NYC New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA EWR BCN Barcelona ES [LEBL] WED 15 Aug 2007 / 1 Seat Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C Availability --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------------- CO 120 EWR 19:10 BCN 09:15 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ KL 642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 KL 646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 KL 644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 KL 642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 KL 646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 KL 644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 KL 642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 KL 646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 KL 644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1681 AMS 16:40 +1 BCN 18:50 +1 737 KL 644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1675 AMS 17:20 +1 BCN 19:30 +1 737 NW/KL 8642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 NW 64 EWR 16:45 AMS 06:10 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 NW/KL 8646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 NW/KL 8644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 NW/KL 8642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 NW 64 EWR 16:45 AMS 06:10 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 NW/KL 8646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 NW/KL 8644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 NW/KL 8642 JFK 18:20 AMS 08:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 NW 64 EWR 16:45 AMS 06:10 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 NW/KL 8646 JFK 16:20 AMS 06:00 330 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 NW/KL 8644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1681 AMS 16:40 +1 BCN 18:50 +1 737 NW/KL 8644 JFK 22:10 AMS 11:15 747 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1675 AMS 17:20 +1 BCN 19:30 +1 737 CO 102 EWR 17:15 AMS 07:00 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1671 AMS 09:00 +1 BCN 11:10 +1 737 CO 70 EWR 18:40 AMS 08:15 767 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 CO 102 EWR 17:15 AMS 07:00 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1667 AMS 12:10 +1 BCN 14:25 +1 737 CO 70 EWR 18:40 AMS 08:15 767 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 CO 102 EWR 17:15 AMS 07:00 757 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1673 AMS 14:20 +1 BCN 16:35 +1 737 CO 70 EWR 18:40 AMS 08:15 767 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 1681 AMS 16:40 +1 BCN 18:50 +1 737 CO 56 EWR 18:15 CDG 07:40 777 YS+ YA- CS- CA- -> AF 1748 CDG 14:30 +1 BCN 16:15 +1 320
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VCE Venice Metro / Venice Marco Polo IT = TSF VCE [LIPZ] NYC New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA EWR WED 29 Aug 2007 / 4 Seats Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C Availability --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------------- NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 63 AMS 10:15 EWR 12:40 757 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW/KL 8641 AMS 13:30 JFK 15:45 330 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 641 AMS 13:30 JFK 15:45 330 NW/KL 8254 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW/KL 8643 AMS 18:20 JFK 20:15 747 KL 1654 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> KL 643 AMS 18:20 JFK 20:15 747 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 63 AMS 10:15 EWR 12:40 757 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> NW/KL 8641 AMS 13:30 JFK 15:45 330 KL 1654 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA- -> NW/KL 8643 AMS 18:20 JFK 20:15 747 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> CO 103 AMS 09:20 EWR 11:50 757 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> CO 71 AMS 13:30 EWR 15:55 767 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 530 DTW 15:10 LGA 16:56 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 656 DTW 15:10 EWR 17:01 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 650 DTW 19:00 EWR 20:43 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 650 DTW 19:00 EWR 20:43 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 538 DTW 19:00 LGA 20:44 320 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 538 DTW 19:00 LGA 20:44 320 NW/KL 8254 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 534 DTW 21:05 LGA 22:42 320 NW/KL 8254 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 897 DTW 20:55 JFK 22:44 DC9 NW/KL 8254 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 660 DTW 21:05 EWR 22:44 319 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 534 DTW 21:05 LGA 22:42 320 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 897 DTW 20:55 JFK 22:44 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 660 DTW 21:05 EWR 22:44 319 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 530 DTW 15:10 LGA 16:56 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 656 DTW 15:10 EWR 17:01 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 536 DTW 17:00 LGA 18:44 757 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 67 AMS 10:10 DTW 12:45 330 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 648 DTW 17:00 EWR 18:46 DC9 NW/KL 8484 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS+ YA- CS- CA- -> NW/KL 8651 AMS 13:15 IAD 15:30 777 -> NW/CO 7114 DCA 19:00 EWR 20:21 737 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 650 DTW 19:00 EWR 20:43 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 650 DTW 19:00 EWR 20:43 DC9 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 47 AMS 11:30 DTW 14:10 330 -> NW 538 DTW 19:00 LGA 20:44 320 KL 1650 VCE 06:10 AMS 08:10 737 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 35 AMS 12:55 DTW 15:45 757 -> NW 538 DTW 19:00 LGA 20:44 320 KL 1654 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 534 DTW 21:05 LGA 22:42 320 KL 1654 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 897 DTW 20:55 JFK 22:44 DC9 KL 1654 VCE 12:00 AMS 14:15 YS- YA+ CS- CA+ -> NW 53 AMS 15:40 DTW 18:15 330 -> NW 660 DTW 21:05 EWR 22:44 319
Mar 4, 2007, 4:25 pm
#62
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SLC/DCA
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SeatCounter v. ExpertFlyer
So I'm starting to wonder how good SeatCounter really is and if its time for me to sack up and pay for expert flyer.
Tomorrow I am flying from SLC - CVG - PHL on flights DL792 and DL5454 respectively. SeatCounter shows a ton of seats open on the 792 even though the DL.com seatmap only has two available seats ATM (which I know is a DL.com bug).
SeatCounter.com shows for 792 and 5454 respectively tomorrow.
My question really is one of "Is expertflyer more accurate than this or is DL really the problem here"?
Tomorrow I am flying from SLC - CVG - PHL on flights DL792 and DL5454 respectively. SeatCounter shows a ton of seats open on the 792 even though the DL.com seatmap only has two available seats ATM (which I know is a DL.com bug).
SeatCounter.com shows for 792 and 5454 respectively tomorrow.
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A B F H K L M Q T U Y 0 7 4 5 3 0 6 3 0 0 9 7 5 3 0 6 3 0 0 8
Mar 4, 2007, 4:36 pm
#63
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: DL; AA; UA; CO; LHLX; NZ; QR; EK; BA
Posts: 7,408
Huh? I'm confused as to which ones you're comparing - seatcounter vs. expertflyer or seatcounter vs. delta.com?
Seatcounter and expertflyer have the same inventory numbers for the various fare classes. And with those numbers you posted on seatcounter, there are not tons of seats open. First is already at F4 A0 which means that the F cabin is already pretty much up there - they can only sell 4 more seats (including overbooking) and only at the highest Full First fare, which pretty much ties with the delta.com seatmap. In Economy, the fact that some of the lower Economy fare classes are already zeroed out shows that it is already quite heavily booked (which is not entirely out of synch with the Delta seatmap either).
IMHO, the additional value of expertflyer is the ability to find hidden classes (upgrade inventory) for many carriers (DL, AA, etc.) that are not available on seatcounter. Seatcounter however does provide hidden upgrade inventory for UA, which cannot be found on expertflyer. Otherwise, for the other 'normal' revenue fare classes, both pretty much are the same...
Seatcounter and expertflyer have the same inventory numbers for the various fare classes. And with those numbers you posted on seatcounter, there are not tons of seats open. First is already at F4 A0 which means that the F cabin is already pretty much up there - they can only sell 4 more seats (including overbooking) and only at the highest Full First fare, which pretty much ties with the delta.com seatmap. In Economy, the fact that some of the lower Economy fare classes are already zeroed out shows that it is already quite heavily booked (which is not entirely out of synch with the Delta seatmap either).
IMHO, the additional value of expertflyer is the ability to find hidden classes (upgrade inventory) for many carriers (DL, AA, etc.) that are not available on seatcounter. Seatcounter however does provide hidden upgrade inventory for UA, which cannot be found on expertflyer. Otherwise, for the other 'normal' revenue fare classes, both pretty much are the same...
Mar 5, 2007, 4:42 am
#64
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Miramar, FL
Programs: DL Charter DM/3.4 MM, DLAmex Plat, PC Plat, MR Gold, HH Diamond, National Exec Elite, Hertz Gold 5*
Posts: 263
I've recently subscribed to Exp Fly, and have been a little disappointed. On two occassions, EF have shown V inv avail, while Delta said tghey had no UG seats. Made my UG on one, didn't on the other. Anybody else had this issue?
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Mar 26, 2007, 9:12 pm
#65
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Birmingham, AL (weekdays) and Atlanta, GA (weekends)
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion
Posts: 590
What do the various Z codes mean in ExpertFlyer?
I've just learned about ExpertFlyer in my attempt to get a BusinessElite upgrade on a trip from BHM to JNB.
My desire is to use SkyMiles to upgrade the longest Transatlantic segment and then again on the return.
I've learned how to look for Z codes, but I'm not clear on the specific differences between Z0, Z4 and Z7.
I'm discovering that there's no Z availability ATL-JNB direct, but that there is Z0 on the ATL-JNB segment if I begin from JFK, which is not totally out of the question, as I could visit friends or do some business beforehand.
Which Z codes are applicable if I want to upgrade with SkyMiles from a coach fare (Y, B, or M, correct?) Do any of those fare classes give me a confirmed upgrade w/ miles?
I am Silver Medallion, if that makes any difference. I'm attempting to travel 4/14 or 4/15, return 5/6 or 5/7.
Thank you very much. I'm starting to get the hang of this.
My desire is to use SkyMiles to upgrade the longest Transatlantic segment and then again on the return.
I've learned how to look for Z codes, but I'm not clear on the specific differences between Z0, Z4 and Z7.
I'm discovering that there's no Z availability ATL-JNB direct, but that there is Z0 on the ATL-JNB segment if I begin from JFK, which is not totally out of the question, as I could visit friends or do some business beforehand.
Which Z codes are applicable if I want to upgrade with SkyMiles from a coach fare (Y, B, or M, correct?) Do any of those fare classes give me a confirmed upgrade w/ miles?
I am Silver Medallion, if that makes any difference. I'm attempting to travel 4/14 or 4/15, return 5/6 or 5/7.
Thank you very much. I'm starting to get the hang of this.
Jul 6, 2007, 10:19 am
#68
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dublin
Programs: Delta SKYMILES GM 1MM, BRITISH AIRWAYS GOLD, HHONOURS DIAMOND, PRIORITY PASS
Posts: 1,055
Searching for Award Seats? 5 day free offer with Expertflyer did the trick for me
Signed up with expertflyer for a 5 day free trial today, after spending an hour on the phone with Delta agent trying to book Biz Class award from DUB to HKG. She eventually came up with something in December 2054 via New Zealand
!!!
Just used expertflyer and found two award seats for the End of September!. It took a bit of getting used to, but works well. Rang the Delta agent again and Bob's your uncle, I've got confirmation number in the bag!
I also have checked for Z availability on DUB-JFK and DUB-ATL and it worked a treat, I might even get to burn all by PMU certs this year.
May even pay the $4.99 (€3.65) monthly charge after my free trial ends.
www.expertflyer.com
!!! Just used expertflyer and found two award seats for the End of September!. It took a bit of getting used to, but works well. Rang the Delta agent again and Bob's your uncle, I've got confirmation number in the bag!
I also have checked for Z availability on DUB-JFK and DUB-ATL and it worked a treat, I might even get to burn all by PMU certs this year.
May even pay the $4.99 (€3.65) monthly charge after my free trial ends.
www.expertflyer.com
Jul 6, 2007, 11:31 am
#69
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SRQ/TPA
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 914
Signed up with expertflyer for a 5 day free trial today, after spending an hour on the phone with Delta agent trying to book Biz Class award from DUB to HKG. She eventually came up with something in December 2054 via New Zealand!!!
Just used expertflyer and found two award seats for the End of September!. It took a bit of getting used to, but works well. Rang the Delta agent again and Bob's your uncle, I've got confirmation number in the bag!
I also have checked for Z availability on DUB-JFK and DUB-ATL and it worked a treat, I might even get to burn all by PMU certs this year.
May even pay the $4.99 (€3.65) monthly charge after my free trial ends.
www.expertflyer.com
!!! Just used expertflyer and found two award seats for the End of September!. It took a bit of getting used to, but works well. Rang the Delta agent again and Bob's your uncle, I've got confirmation number in the bag!
I also have checked for Z availability on DUB-JFK and DUB-ATL and it worked a treat, I might even get to burn all by PMU certs this year.
May even pay the $4.99 (€3.65) monthly charge after my free trial ends.
www.expertflyer.com
I have decided to just go ahead and pay for it, as I think it will be very handy.Note that the $4.99 does not give you access to the hidden fares (G and Z for instance
)
Jul 6, 2007, 4:00 pm
#70
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: Burrito Elito
Posts: 170
I can access V, X, G, and Z class availability with the basic subscription. According to expertflyer you can also search for E class, although I've never seen one or know how you can book it. You have to specify those classes in the fare class box. You can't access award availability, N, R, and O I belive for biz, with any subscription.
Jul 7, 2007, 1:52 pm
#71
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: LaGrange, GA USA
Posts: 86
ExpertFlyer vs DL status
It is my understanding that when using the Award Planner at the DAL website, the flights and availability returned are limited by one's Medallion level.
If this is so, how would it help to use ExpertFlyer to obtain award seats?
If this is so, how would it help to use ExpertFlyer to obtain award seats?
Jul 7, 2007, 2:32 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Hilo, HI
Programs: DL 1MM, CRC, Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt Gold, LeMeridien, HH, Wood
Posts: 60
Request for help with Expertflyer codes
Aloha All. It may be right in front of my eyes, but I've spent too much time looking. I have done a search here at Flyertalk and then read KVS instructions and even Expertflyer instructions, but what I want to know is: On Expertflyer (which I am trying the first time today) when I pull up seat availablity on specific flights, which codes are the buckets for Delta Award travel in first and Economy including the difference between Skysaver and Skychoice. (I, of course am inputing specific Delta flights and times and getting the Delta codes). Also, If someone knows for Continental and Northwest that would be helpful when I start searching there too.
Thank you ahead of time. Flyly.
Thank you ahead of time. Flyly.
Jul 7, 2007, 2:46 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SRQ/TPA
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 914
Aloha All. It may be right in front of my eyes, but I've spent too much time looking. I have done a search here at Flyertalk and then read KVS instructions and even Expertflyer instructions, but what I want to know is: On Expertflyer (which I am trying the first time today) when I pull up seat availablity on specific flights, which codes are the buckets for Delta Award travel in first and Economy including the difference between Skysaver and Skychoice. (I, of course am inputing specific Delta flights and times and getting the Delta codes). Also, If someone knows for Continental and Northwest that would be helpful when I start searching there too.
Thank you ahead of time. Flyly.
Thank you ahead of time. Flyly.
A = FIRST CLASS
AN = FIRST CLASS
B = COACH
BN = ECONOMY
C = BUSINESS CLASS
CN = BUSINESS
D = BUSINESS CLASS
DN = DELUXE NIGHT
E = Coach - Promotional Award
F = FIRST CLASS
FN = DELUXE NIGHT
G = First - Domestic PMU upgrade
H = COACH
HN = ECONOMY
I = BUSINESS
J = BUSINESS
K = COACH
KN = ECONOMY
L = COACH
M = COACH
N = ECONOMY
O = BUSINESS (AWARD CLASS)
P = FIRST CLASS
Q = COACH
R = FIRST CLASS (AWARD CLASS)
S = COACH
T = ECONOMY
U = ECONOMY
V = First - Domestic segment upgrade
W = PREM ECONOMY CLASS
X = Business - Domestic segment upgrade
Y = COACH
YN = ECONOMY
Z = Business Elite - Int'l Upgrade with PMU or points
Jul 7, 2007, 2:50 pm
#74
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SRQ/TPA
Programs: Delta Skymiles, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 914
For instance, I recently booked a flight from BHM-SLC-LAX-CVG-BHM based on finding G (domestic PMU upgrades) availability on ExpertFlyer.