New ITA update- Matrix 2
 

Wasnt sure where to post this..but if you use ITA there is a new update the Matrix 2. I Just started played around with it

My short review

Functionality: It's really slow to load compared to the old version
Layout: Nice- It seems more organized than before.

Overall seems like a nice upgrade..a little easier to use, but there could be some improvements to be made.
Cant figure out if the route language still works on this though.

http://matrix2.itasoftware.com/

Looks good... but there's no Multi-city option on it...

I do not like it at all.

Yeah, I spotted that link today and took a look through it too. Here's what I'm thinking:

[++] Ability to specify any RANGE of days (up to 7 days) for the duration when searching entire month (for example, you could specify 1-7 day duration, or 80-82 day duration (but NOT 80-88)).
[++] When searching exact days, now have the option for +/- 2 days
[+] Stores recent searches
[+] I like the routing code FAQ. It's pretty clear and concise.
[+] Price limit slider

[-] No ability to specify area to search for arrival/departure airports?
[---] Slow. Maybe will they'll fix it once it's out of beta..
[---] No more graphical view for selecting flights?! Weak.

+1 It is slower. Also, Graphical view is my favorite feature of ITA's search engine.

-99: Doesn't work in Safari; shows up as blank page. Looks like they need to work a little more on the WebKit/dojo conflict.

Yeah...I gave up half way through my first search because it was so slow and haven't tried again.

I do like that it is reasonably simple to specify the trip duration range.

yeah, I pretty much felt the same way with it being slow:td:...I only played with it for a few moments and realized I like the current interface a LOT better...

The day of week in the calendar doesn't appear to line up with the correct dates. I'm using Chrome if it makes any difference.

+1 for being too slow

I like the format and love the +-3 days but I asked for F and when I selected the cheapest there was nothing on the page suggesting F
so it wont work for me.

I hope this isn't a "let's ease them into it" type thing ala Facebook. This new Matrix is quite inferior to the old one. If they replace the old one with this, I may very well cry like a baby.

Bingo. I like to graphically see everything. Plus with the number of searches I often do before I actually purchase a ticket I need the speed.

While it is in beta and they do say that features are being added, the look and feel has moved towards hundreds of other ordinary sites. So far seems like a downgrade: I can think of several important/powerful features that are missing, but none that have been added besides eye candy.

Among major losses is the lack of graphical view; I can't even think of using ITA without it.

Similarly, agree with inagaddadavida below that not being able to specify multiple cities (ORD;JFK;BOS) for departure or destination is a big negative.

I'll certainly follow how the new version evolves, but so far "not good". When are they going to add a sortable column of cost/mile? :)

the biggest shocker to me was that I couldn't select multiple departure airports (ORF, PHF, RIC) all at the same time:eek: