Last edit by: IAkH
Welcome to the ITA-Matrix-PowerTools
*** About ***The ITA-Matrix-PowerTools are a user script maintained by fellow flyertalk members to enhance the already powerful Matrix of ITA Software by providing new features and booking links.
Features added to the itinerary details page:
- convert times into 24h format
- translation support
- open fare rules in new window by default
- price breakdown (base fare, taxes & carrier imposed surcharges)
- editor mode (adjust cabin prior extraction)
- multiple handy links (Seatguru, Planefinder, WhereToCredit)
- new on page features like detailed mileage breakdown*, GCM-Map* and earned frequent flyer miles*
- create links to various providers (OTAs / airlines / other tools) to try direct booking of your itinerary
Originally Posted by Error: Unable to find class IR6M2QD-k-i for itinRow.
If you see this error, currently you'll need to manually edit your installed script.
See posts from October 1st, 2018 for more information.
See posts from October 1st, 2018 for more information.
The script may have lots of bugs and comes without warranty of any kind! Not all fares will be bookable or will price correctly in the booking engines. You are responsible for the money you spend - so double check your flights before purchasing AND use your sanity! Read this and the next two posts as an example: click
*** How it works ***
Using pure JavaScript we are "creating" some sort of hook that is periodically checking for page changes while working with the Matrix. As soon as you reload or leave the page the script stops (leaving the page or using the console-version) or starts from the beginning (using the userscript and perfoming a reload). Also this script is only running in these tabs/windows in which you are looking at the Matrix.
As soon as the script detects the itinerary page it reads its content - unless you activated the editor mode. It's parsing all the information found and creates - based on this information - several links to OTAs, airlines and other tools. Since we are able to remove, replace and add content to the page - we make them visible and clickable in a way you choose. By default there are no background requests.
*** How to get it running ***
There are three methods to install the script. All three below run exactly the same underlying script but are listed in order of installation complexity:
Method 1: Browser Extensions
- Chrome: Chrome Web Store
- Firefox (and Firefox for Android): Firefox Add-ons
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Addons
- Opera Opera Addons
Method 2: As a UserScript
It takes a moment to get it running but after that it will start automatically everytime you visit the Matrix and we will be able to store your settings. You will need to install a script manager.
Warning: Using a script manager and installing user scripts is a potential security risk - We need to mention it here.
Step 1: Install a script manager
- Chrome: Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey
- Firefox: Greasemonkey, Tampermonkey, or Violentmonkey
- Safari: Tampermonkey
- Microsoft Edge: Tampermonkey
- Opera: Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey
- Maxthon: Violentmonkey
- Dolphin: Tampermonkey
- UC: Tampermonkey
See the FAQ of your script manager how to install the script.
- Through GreasyFork
- Through OpenUserJS
- Through GitHub: you should be asked whether you want to install it - make sure your script manager is running.
Get the "Add ITA Matrix Powertools" Shortcut
Instructions much be run each time
- Open ITA Matrix in Safari on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap on the Share button in the bottom navigation
- Scroll down through all the actions
- Select Add ITA Matrix Powertools
Method 4: Console/Debug mode
You need to access the command line of your browser to execute the script. You can use either the regular version or the minified version. Just copy the entire text.
Chrome:
- Open Chrome DevTools: developer.chrome.com
- Switch to the console tab
- Paste the script into the command line: developer.chrome.com
- Run it
- Open the web console: developer.mozilla.org
- Switch to the console tab
- Paste the script into the command line: developer.mozilla.org
- Run it
- Open the web console by pressing F12
- Switch to the console tab
- Paste the script into the command line - at the very bottom
- Run it by pressing the green triangle
*** How to use it ***
Once the script is running you should see a new line above the ITA logo:
Code:
Passengers (1a) Settings (v0.18) (Cabin: Auto)
Your settings are "reloaded" everytime the itinerary details show up! If you want to use other settings, just get back to the flight selection and reselect your flights - the new settings will be used. This belongs to the passengers and cabin detection as well
Passengers:
The passenger count will not be taken from your search results! Use the passenger config on the upper left and make sure they are set before you get to the itinerary details. We had to do it this way because some providers require the age of children. But always make sure to search for the equivalent passenger count. There might be seat availability for one passenger but not for two!
Cabin detection:
You should set the cabin on the upper right to the appropriate main cabin you are looking for. Sometimes you will have economy/business class segments in mainly business/first class itineraries. These mixed itineraries make it hard to autodetect the main cabin - so you can set it manually.
*** Background requests - Privacy issues ***
Some features require to contact other servers. As long as you do not activate any of the autoload features within the settings there won't be any automatic background requests. You will have to initiate them manually. The following list will tell which features are contacting what server and what information will be transferred. All websites will know you are using this script und you are currently using the Matrix - what by the way applies to the link targets you click as well.
- GCM-Map in inline mode - contacting gcmap.com (non SSL) providing full route data
- WhereToCredit.com mileage accrual breakdown - contacting wheretocredit.com (non SSL or SSL - depending on whether you use the Matrix with or without SSL) providing full itinerary
- Skimlinks affiliate links - loads a js script to adds affiliate ids to some links if and only if the "Support this tool" setting is enabled. If it is disabled, no external scripts are loaded
General statement regarding this script: click
How to fix class names yourself: click
Problems and limitations regarding pricing itins: click
*** Contributors ***
paul21, Steppo, IAkH, 18sas, Benchmarc and others!
I'd like to give special thanks to paul21 for starting this idea.
*** Latest Version ***
GitHub Repo
OR install directly: Executable Version minified
FYI
Steppo & IAkH (Adam Hwang) have full access to this repository.
Discussion - written by paul21:
The original posting can be found here, related to building links on delta's booking engine. The script scrapes the flight info from the itinerary (flight numbers, dates, class of service, price) and builds a link string to two booking engines (Orbitz/Delta). These links are the same links used by Google Flights (owns ITA) , Kayak, et. al. to drive purchases. I used the Google referrer codes in the scripts, so they should get the commission. It's beyond me why ITA doesn't have some form of purchase link. This a userscript, and like an ad-blocker, it modifies the way a page is viewed by editing DOM objects in the browser. Keep in mind that this tool is meant to do something you already do yourself, but to save time in the process. Any tickets issued by Orbitz/DL via these links could be issued via phone or web search. If the links work, you are avoiding a phone booking fee potentially.
ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK
#331
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: YXY
Posts: 3,506
I've also changed one part of the script, but probably not the right part. Where do I need to change what?
TNX
Last edited by sokolov; Sep 5, 2016 at 8:24 am
#332
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,759
The problem I'm having that it always takes me to the "Germany Edition" (priced in Euro) on AC.com, even when I specifically pick the "ca"-link (as created by the script). My OS and browser are German, but I'm in Canada and I've even removed German as a language from the broswer's content settings.
I've also changed one part of the script, but probably not the right part. Where do I need to change what?
I've also changed one part of the script, but probably not the right part. Where do I need to change what?
#335
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somewhere between if and else
Posts: 142
I fixed Air Canada and removed Orbitz/Ebookers.
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Update (please remove old version if coming from v0.17 or earlier) to v0.21 using https://github.com/SteppoFF/ita-matrix-powertools/ or install/open directly
Installable/Executable Version
Executable Version minified
Happy searching
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Update (please remove old version if coming from v0.17 or earlier) to v0.21 using https://github.com/SteppoFF/ita-matrix-powertools/ or install/open directly
Installable/Executable Version
Executable Version minified
Happy searching
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#336
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45° North
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 10,196
Seems to be an error in the pax count for the Delta link.
This search:
Generates this script:
Note the pax count in the script is 1 whereas the search is for 2.
Easy enough to fix before going to Delta.com. Just copy the link address, paste it into a new browser and adjust the paxcount value.
This search:
Generates this script:
...Coach&fareBasis=XPO0ZMMS:ULO0ZMMS&price=0&numOf Segments=3&paxCount=1&vendorRedirectFlag=true&vendorID=Google
Easy enough to fix before going to Delta.com. Just copy the link address, paste it into a new browser and adjust the paxcount value.
#337
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: London, UK and Southern France
Posts: 18,364
Great tool in any event. A million thanks for it.
*: the Amadeus/European/Asia/Pacific edition OTOH does seem to price in local currency.
[UPDATE]: Well, I went through a booking and, although the price initially displays in USD, it is converted to GBP as soon as one progresses to the next page of the reservation process, so problem solved (or rather: confirmation that there is no problem ).
Last edited by NickB; Sep 20, 2016 at 7:11 pm
#338
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
Programs: King of Rental Cars, BA Gold, Virgin Gold, AA MM Gold, A3 Gold, SK Gold, Hotel SuperElite
Posts: 7,357
As a quick heads up, Tamper Monkey is now supported with Microsoft Edge, the new I.E. found in Windows 10. I have not tested it yet.
ETA: Working perfectly - Wiki has been updated.
ETA: Working perfectly - Wiki has been updated.
Last edited by Mrp Alert; Sep 21, 2016 at 11:55 pm
#340
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somewhere between if and else
Posts: 142
Am I doing anything wrong or is that still a "feature" of the tool? [...]
[UPDATE]: Well, I went through a booking and, although the price initially displays in USD, it is converted to GBP as soon as one progresses to the next page of the reservation process, so problem solved (or rather: confirmation that there is no problem ).
[UPDATE]: Well, I went through a booking and, although the price initially displays in USD, it is converted to GBP as soon as one progresses to the next page of the reservation process, so problem solved (or rather: confirmation that there is no problem ).
Just tested several itineraries and had no problems at all. Would you mind to describe the problem a little bit more detailed?
For bug reports: Please add at least the itinerary you have trouble with - or send it to me using PM. Otherwise I have no chance to replicate it.
#341
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45° North
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 10,196
#342
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dorset, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 635
Having the same. The new AA site seems to be literally just missing flights entirely - anything that isn't an AA code isn't guaranteed to be there now it seems. For instance LCY-JFK on BA1 isn't there, but the AA codeshare is.
#343
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somewhere between if and else
Posts: 142
I have no problems to pull up BA1/2..
What i know is: AA (US/UK) has problems with pricing very complex itineraries (6+ Segments).
I also had some itineraries not showing up on AA (US/UK) - but this is something we have to take. What I need to know is: Is it a problem caused by this script (a bug) or a problem on the AA website. The first one I could fix.. the other one we just have to live with.
So please post the complete itinerary + passengers for a bug report.
Otherwise there is nothing I can do...
#345
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: BR
Programs: TudoAzul Diamante, Smiles Diamante, Latam Gold
Posts: 102
I bought a ticket with the tool via Priceline to fly Azul Airlines (AD).
Everything ok with the flight, the problem is that I wasn't able to earn miles at TudoAzul (AD miles program). Anyone already had this issue with this or other airlines?
Everything ok with the flight, the problem is that I wasn't able to earn miles at TudoAzul (AD miles program). Anyone already had this issue with this or other airlines?