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KVS May 6, 2017 12:40 pm


Originally Posted by TennisNoob (Post 28273993)
I emailed KVS Tool an few days ago and haven't received an response yet.

Please check your e-mail spam/junk folder.


Originally Posted by TennisNoob (Post 28273993)
It's requiring my AC/AE Credentials to access *a awards. However AC does not have CA awards which is an issue for me.

As noted in the CA section of the KVS Tool User Guide, you should use the [Awards/NH-StarAlliance] Method for that airline.

nux May 6, 2017 1:27 pm


Originally Posted by TennisNoob (Post 28273993)
I emailed KVS Tool an few days ago and haven't received an response yet.

It's requiring my AC/AE Credentials to access *a awards. However AC does not have CA awards which is an issue for me.

Anyone have advise?

Use the ANA website for free.

cysyuen May 6, 2017 5:13 pm

Can someone teach me how to access fare rules with KVS desktop application? Also, how can I search business class base fare with it?

TennisNoob May 6, 2017 6:08 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 28276822)
Please check your e-mail spam/junk folder.



As noted in the CA section of the KVS Tool User Guide, you should use the [Awards/NH-StarAlliance] Method for that airline.

Checked my spam folder and email for KVS, no response.

Method fixed the issue, thanks!


Originally Posted by nux (Post 28276956)
Use the ANA website for free.

NHs new site is garbage.

abecbebec May 11, 2017 2:56 am

Hi there,

Is there still an issue with award availability SQ?
Because I can't search award on SQ flight no more since march and already updated with the latest KVS version

Thanks

KVS May 11, 2017 3:01 pm


Originally Posted by abecbebec (Post 28296693)
Is there still an issue with award availability SQ?
Because I can't search award on SQ flight no more since march and already updated with the latest KVS version

All Award Availability Methods in the KVS Tool continue to function normally (incl. the [Awards/SQ] Method).

We have sent you an e-mail with troubleshooting instructions for your machine.

abecbebec May 12, 2017 3:14 am


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 28299711)
All Award Availability Methods in the KVS Tool continue to function normally (incl. the [Awards/SQ] Method).

We have sent you an e-mail with troubleshooting instructions for your machine.

Where did you send the email to?
I can't seem to find it.

Already reply the email with the screenshot

vbroucek May 12, 2017 3:16 am


Originally Posted by abecbebec (Post 28301700)
Where did you send the email to?
I can't seem to find it.

Already reply the email with the screenshot

Welcome to obscure business of KVS!!! :D:

TWA884 May 12, 2017 10:16 am

Moderator's Note
 

Originally Posted by abecbebec (Post 28296693)
Hi there,

Is there still an issue with award availability SQ?
Because I can't search award on SQ flight no more since march and already updated with the latest KVS version

Thanks

Reminder:

Originally Posted by Wikipost

Please submit technical support and customer service requests directly to KVS through their website.

FlyerTalk is not KVS' customer assistance venue.

The primary purpose of the Travel Tools forum is to benefit the entire FlyerTalk community.

Anything related to the KVS Availability Tool may be discussed here, including member to member requests for troubleshooting.


abecbebec May 23, 2017 9:24 am

Noted,

Just wanna ask if any other members using KVS having same problem with me



Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 28303146)
Reminder:


Xyzzy May 23, 2017 9:54 am


Originally Posted by abecbebec (Post 28349036)
Noted,

Just wanna ask if any other members using KVS having same problem with me

Well, you saw the reply from KVS that things were "functioning n:eek:rmally." That means that unlike other products one might purchase, any function can go away at any time with no notice. This happens as data providers discover that their data is being misused and sold by KVS without their consent.

MasterGeek May 23, 2017 12:28 pm

Does KVS access award availability by scraping/parsing data from public websites, the same way Award Nexus does, or does it access to the information through some GDS-like back-end like Expert Flyer ?

TWA884 May 23, 2017 2:06 pm


Originally Posted by MasterGeek (Post 28349890)
Does KVS access award availability by scraping/parsing data from public websites, the same way Award Nexus does, or does it access to the information through some GDS-like back-end like Expert Flyer ?

The wikipost at the top of the page discusses the methods and has a comprehensive list of the sources used by KVS to obtain its data.

jerry_greece May 25, 2017 6:20 pm

Why availability doesn't show aircraft type anymore? That's a setback.

KVS May 25, 2017 7:13 pm


Originally Posted by MasterGeek (Post 28349890)
Does KVS access award availability by scraping/parsing data from public websites, the same way Award Nexus does, or does it access to the information through some GDS-like back-end like Expert Flyer ?

For most 1st-tier airlines, Award Availability is not accessible through GDSs.

KVS Tool supports Award Availability for 120+ airlines worldwide (incl. all of 1st-tier carriers across the 3 global alliances).


Originally Posted by jerry_greece (Post 28360217)
Why availability doesn't show aircraft type anymore?

The current version of the Availability Engine in the Mobile Companion does not provide Aircraft Type data.

Please use the [Timetable] option to see Aircraft Types and/or retrieve the [Seat Map] to see the cabin layout for a specific flight.


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