[Awardtravelr] Search for *A/ST/OW awards online for free UPDATE: OW not working
Apr 14, 2012, 1:36 am
#31
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Heads up that United.com is showing false positives for LH F availability. A search on Awardtravelr showed LH F for two separate flights. United agent agreed that their website showed the flights but they were not available. This issue has been discussed quite a bit in the United forum. Unfortunately, when it comes to LH availability, it's important to check ANA.
Apr 14, 2012, 2:36 am
#32
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Heads up that United.com is showing false positives for LH F availability. A search on Awardtravelr showed LH F for two separate flights. United agent agreed that their website showed the flights but they were not available. This issue has been discussed quite a bit in the United forum. Unfortunately, when it comes to LH availability, it's important to check ANA.
Apr 14, 2012, 2:57 pm
#33
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great little tool, but I noticed a bug with the dates...
It shows 2012 Days of the Week (aka Saturday) for the 2013 values...
for example
Fri, Mar 2 JFK to LAX (Non-Stop) is being shown as a Friday when March 2, 2013 is actually a Saturday.
Other than that, great little tool!!
It shows 2012 Days of the Week (aka Saturday) for the 2013 values...
for example
Fri, Mar 2 JFK to LAX (Non-Stop) is being shown as a Friday when March 2, 2013 is actually a Saturday.
Other than that, great little tool!!
Apr 15, 2012, 2:46 pm
#34
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Bug has been fixed. Also, we've pushed out several more improvements to the UI. Hope u guys like it!
great little tool, but I noticed a bug with the dates...
It shows 2012 Days of the Week (aka Saturday) for the 2013 values...
for example
Fri, Mar 2 JFK to LAX (Non-Stop) is being shown as a Friday when March 2, 2013 is actually a Saturday.
Other than that, great little tool!!
It shows 2012 Days of the Week (aka Saturday) for the 2013 values...
for example
Fri, Mar 2 JFK to LAX (Non-Stop) is being shown as a Friday when March 2, 2013 is actually a Saturday.
Other than that, great little tool!!
Apr 15, 2012, 2:52 pm
#35
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I'm enjoying your tool.
I just tried a SAN-NYC search. It wouldn't accept NYC, so I put in JFK. But it returned EWR. What are the changes of getting it to accept the generic city codes when indeed any of the airports would suit?
I just tried a SAN-NYC search. It wouldn't accept NYC, so I put in JFK. But it returned EWR. What are the changes of getting it to accept the generic city codes when indeed any of the airports would suit?
Apr 15, 2012, 3:03 pm
#36
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We're working on it. Right now we have a list of airports that we're going to add into the system soon - so stay tuned!
Apr 17, 2012, 9:40 am
#37
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Wahoo!
Great tool!
First, praise:
-OW and *A functions are great!
-UI is perfect
-Runs smoothly, quickly
-Fast, easy to use
Downside:
-With very few exceptions, basically has zero functionality for ST. There are so many partner flights but only two or three of them show up (regardless of what else is available). I understand it's because those other partners don't show themselves on the AF site (or on DL either), but nonetheless - it's still slightly frustrating.
Other than that one negative point, I'd say this is among the greatest inventions since the Sham-Wow Seriously though, I love it - the website, not Sham-Wow
First, praise:
-OW and *A functions are great!
-UI is perfect
-Runs smoothly, quickly
-Fast, easy to use
Downside:
-With very few exceptions, basically has zero functionality for ST. There are so many partner flights but only two or three of them show up (regardless of what else is available). I understand it's because those other partners don't show themselves on the AF site (or on DL either), but nonetheless - it's still slightly frustrating.
Other than that one negative point, I'd say this is among the greatest inventions since the Sham-Wow
Seriously though, I love it - the website, not Sham-Wow
Apr 17, 2012, 12:32 pm
#38
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA, SPG
Posts: 202
Holy crap this is awesome. The +7 feature is really helpful and found awesome F tix CX nonstop to HKG. Too bad I can't go next week. When you search for 2 people, does it only looks for flights with 2 awards available?
Last edited by Tony3021990; Apr 17, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Apr 17, 2012, 12:52 pm
#39
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Apr 17, 2012, 12:54 pm
#40
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Thanks for your comments. We're working to expand our ST and OW offerings as well as offer searches for several other more niche airlines
Great tool!
First, praise:
-OW and *A functions are great!
-UI is perfect
-Runs smoothly, quickly
-Fast, easy to use
Downside:
-With very few exceptions, basically has zero functionality for ST. There are so many partner flights but only two or three of them show up (regardless of what else is available). I understand it's because those other partners don't show themselves on the AF site (or on DL either), but nonetheless - it's still slightly frustrating.
Other than that one negative point, I'd say this is among the greatest inventions since the Sham-Wow Seriously though, I love it - the website, not Sham-Wow
First, praise:
-OW and *A functions are great!
-UI is perfect
-Runs smoothly, quickly
-Fast, easy to use
Downside:
-With very few exceptions, basically has zero functionality for ST. There are so many partner flights but only two or three of them show up (regardless of what else is available). I understand it's because those other partners don't show themselves on the AF site (or on DL either), but nonetheless - it's still slightly frustrating.
Other than that one negative point, I'd say this is among the greatest inventions since the Sham-Wow
Seriously though, I love it - the website, not Sham-Wow
Apr 18, 2012, 12:02 am
#41
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Lingering BA/OW issues?
4x - PHX-LHR - 2/3/13 +7 (also tried +0)
Your search (multiple times) returns: "Your search returned no results"
BA.com shows:
4x F seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x J seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x Y seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
Apr 18, 2012, 2:30 am
#42
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We're looking into it and will get back to you guys once we determine the fault. Thanks for your feedback!
You've subsequently reported that these BA issues are resolved. However, I just searched your tool for the following:
4x - PHX-LHR - 2/3/13 +7 (also tried +0)
Your search (multiple times) returns: "Your search returned no results"
BA.com shows:
4x F seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x J seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x Y seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
4x - PHX-LHR - 2/3/13 +7 (also tried +0)
Your search (multiple times) returns: "Your search returned no results"
BA.com shows:
4x F seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x J seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x Y seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
Apr 18, 2012, 3:03 am
#43
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The problem has been resolved. Our apologies for any inconvenience It was due to an error on how we process dates. The changes should be propagated out to our servers within the next 10-15 mins.
It was due to an error on how we process dates. The changes should be propagated out to our servers within the next 10-15 mins.You've subsequently reported that these BA issues are resolved. However, I just searched your tool for the following:
4x - PHX-LHR - 2/3/13 +7 (also tried +0)
Your search (multiple times) returns: "Your search returned no results"
BA.com shows:
4x F seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x J seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x Y seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
4x - PHX-LHR - 2/3/13 +7 (also tried +0)
Your search (multiple times) returns: "Your search returned no results"
BA.com shows:
4x F seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x J seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 8, 9
and
4x Y seats available on 2/3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
Last edited by jyflyer; Apr 18, 2012 at 3:08 am
Apr 18, 2012, 10:25 am
#44
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Apr 18, 2012, 11:45 am
#45
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Try as I might, I can't get it to work.
I use IE7 at work, and well, I can search but I get no results at all.
I tried from home using IE8 and the search works, but I get no results either. I checked online for dates I knew had availability to the destination.
Sounds awesome if I could only get it to work
I use IE7 at work, and well, I can search but I get no results at all.
I tried from home using IE8 and the search works, but I get no results either. I checked online for dates I knew had availability to the destination.
Sounds awesome if I could only get it to work
