Search requires 4 words? but then doesn't work
Jan 8, 2008 | 6:13 am
#1
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Location: bay area, ca
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Search requires 4 words? but then doesn't work
I've been getting error messages saying search requires a minimum of 4 words (new?) BUT the really strange thing is that I've been searching on 4 or more words.
So is search not working - or what am I doing wrong?
So is search not working - or what am I doing wrong?
Jan 8, 2008 | 6:33 am
#3
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL
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Posts: 6,033
You can do a search for only one word. But, each word in the search must be at least four characters. If you are trying to search for a 3-letter word (or airport code), you can use the wildcard "*" for the fourth character (ATL*).
Alternatively, try using the Google flyertalk search.
Alternatively, try using the Google flyertalk search.
Jan 8, 2008 | 6:48 am
#4
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thanks
so my problem was that each word wasn't four letters eg le meridien bora bora. Unfortunately the wildcard doesn't seem to work so I guess I am stuck with the google search - frustrating
Jan 8, 2008 | 11:26 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,312
Actually, the beta search feature, which is located just below the standard search area on the Advanced Search page allows you to search for terms less than four characters in length. It's still in development, but it likely will provide better results than the Google option.
Hope this is helpful.
Hope this is helpful.