MR Tool
Stopovers periods?
Dec 6, 2004, 3:30 pm
#49
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Specifying A Set Of Connecting Cities
Is there any way to specify a group of cities for a connection?
For example, suppose I want to fly from ORD to LAX via either SFO, PDX, SEA, SAN, SNA, SJC or OAK, and then return nonstop from LAX to ORD (with all flights on United). I tried the following, but got an "unable to process your request" error:
To: ORD::UA+ SFO;PDX;SEA;SAN;SNA;SJC;OAK
From: LAX::UA+
Can this be done?
For example, suppose I want to fly from ORD to LAX via either SFO, PDX, SEA, SAN, SNA, SJC or OAK, and then return nonstop from LAX to ORD (with all flights on United). I tried the following, but got an "unable to process your request" error:
To: ORD::UA+ SFO;PDX;SEA;SAN;SNA;SJC;OAK
From: LAX::UA+
Can this be done?
Dec 6, 2004, 3:46 pm
#50
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Originally Posted by gurs
Is there any way to specify a group of cities for a connection?
For example, suppose I want to fly from ORD to LAX via either SFO, PDX, SEA, SAN, SNA, SJC or OAK, and then return nonstop from LAX to ORD (with all flights on United). I tried the following, but got an "unable to process your request" error:
To: ORD::UA+ SFO;PDX;SEA;SAN;SNA;SJC;OAK
From: LAX::UA+
Can this be done?
For example, suppose I want to fly from ORD to LAX via either SFO, PDX, SEA, SAN, SNA, SJC or OAK, and then return nonstop from LAX to ORD (with all flights on United). I tried the following, but got an "unable to process your request" error:
To: ORD::UA+ SFO;PDX;SEA;SAN;SNA;SJC;OAK
From: LAX::UA+
Can this be done?
Dec 9, 2004, 7:33 am
#52
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Originally Posted by USCheapskate
I know that many people here like the ITA software web site for doing travel searches (beta.itasoftware.com).
But I haven't seen anyone mention the advanced search features that make the site really useful for finding MR itineraries. These are documented under "help" -> "extra for experts".
For example, you can type in "ABE::US US US US" in the "from" box and "LON::US US US US" in the "to" box. This will try to find the cheapest itinerary with four USAir flights in each direction [for the default dates in April right now, the best solution is $489].
This removes a lot of pain in finding interesting MRs.
Edited to note that the search is for USAir flights
[This message has been edited by USCheapskate (edited Mar 18, 2004).]
But I haven't seen anyone mention the advanced search features that make the site really useful for finding MR itineraries. These are documented under "help" -> "extra for experts".
For example, you can type in "ABE::US US US US" in the "from" box and "LON::US US US US" in the "to" box. This will try to find the cheapest itinerary with four USAir flights in each direction [for the default dates in April right now, the best solution is $489].
This removes a lot of pain in finding interesting MRs.
Edited to note that the search is for USAir flights
[This message has been edited by USCheapskate (edited Mar 18, 2004).]
I've tried the ITA software search just like you said, even with the two colons, but it's not working, are there any space between the city name and airline code? is it ABE::USUSUS, or ABE:: us us us ?
Dec 10, 2004, 1:38 am
#53
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,502
Use spaces...
Originally Posted by NASHA
I've tried the ITA software search just like you said, even with the two colons, but it's not working, are there any space between the city name and airline code? is it ABE::USUSUS, or ABE:: us us us ?
As USCheapskate mentions, try reading up on the ITA Route Language; it's really interesting what you can do.
Click Help on the top-right of the main window, then read through the topics listed in the yellow box. The link titled The ITA Route Language has lots of examples you can copy and paste into your browser.
Good luck!
Dec 10, 2004, 1:41 am
#54
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Originally Posted by Latitudes
Is it possible to specify a stopover in a city for a nominated amount of time?
For example: SFO-ORD, stop for six hours, then continue on to IAD.
For example: SFO-ORD, stop for six hours, then continue on to IAD.
I just noticed that nobody replied to my question on Dec 04. Does that mean it's not possible to specify a stopover?
Jan 9, 2005, 6:20 am
#56
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Ita User
I am new to posting on this forum so please be patient with me. I have read this thread over and over I am not getting it. I do not see the option on ITA "extra for experts".. I went to help and could not find it. Can any one guide me to it. I tried User xxxx | Edit user account | Log out | Help | Comments | ITA Software and still there is nothing under help. Thanks so much. 
Jan 11, 2005, 5:32 am
#58
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What Am I Doing Wrong, Getting No Flights Found bos::us us us bwi::us us us
I am trying to use the Ita to search for
bos::us us us
bwi::us us us
(this means 3 segments each way from BOS to BWI on US)
leaving Jan 26 and either coming back same day or next day. I'm pretty sure the schedule is so that you could do BOS>LGA>PHL>BWI, however, I keep getting no flights found on the ITA tool. I double checked the syntax and I think I am entering the request correctly. Any ideas?
bos::us us us
bwi::us us us
(this means 3 segments each way from BOS to BWI on US)
leaving Jan 26 and either coming back same day or next day. I'm pretty sure the schedule is so that you could do BOS>LGA>PHL>BWI, however, I keep getting no flights found on the ITA tool. I double checked the syntax and I think I am entering the request correctly. Any ideas?
Jan 11, 2005, 8:32 am
#59
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Originally Posted by jetsetter
I am trying to use the Ita to search for
bos::us us us
bwi::us us us
(this means 3 segments each way from BOS to BWI on US)
leaving Jan 26 and either coming back same day or next day. I'm pretty sure the schedule is so that you could do BOS>LGA>PHL>BWI, however, I keep getting no flights found on the ITA tool. I double checked the syntax and I think I am entering the request correctly. Any ideas?
bos::us us us
bwi::us us us
(this means 3 segments each way from BOS to BWI on US)
leaving Jan 26 and either coming back same day or next day. I'm pretty sure the schedule is so that you could do BOS>LGA>PHL>BWI, however, I keep getting no flights found on the ITA tool. I double checked the syntax and I think I am entering the request correctly. Any ideas?
Jan 12, 2005, 11:44 am
#60
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Originally Posted by msbuz
I am new to posting on this forum so please be patient with me. I have read this thread over and over I am not getting it. I do not see the option on ITA "extra for experts".. I went to help and could not find it. Can any one guide me to it. I tried User xxxx | Edit user account | Log out | Help | Comments | ITA Software and still there is nothing under help. Thanks so much.