Use VirtualBox to run it on Mac- definitely my preferred method.

CrossOver still has not fixed the bug in their product that prevents the [Awards/StarAlliance] Method from working properly.

However, as belfordrocks had already mentioned, you can

For even more ways of running the KVS Tool on a Mac, please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Mac

VirtualBox is not a direct substitute for CrossOver. Crossover runs windoze applications directly. VirtualBox requires a copy of the windoze OS to run applications which leaves you open to all the inherent problems with Microsloth OS (viruses, trojans etc).

I have VirtualBox for KVS and AirlineRouteMapper only and nothing else, so I'd like to think I'm pretty safe in that department... :D

I've updated to 7.1.5R1 but still getting errors on Amadeus: Awards/BA-OneWorld

I am getting the same error today. It worked fine yesterday.
Any comments from KVS?

[Awards/BA-OneWorld] Method Temporarily Unavailable
 

The [Awards/BA-OneWorld] Method is temporarily unavailable .

An updated version will be released shortly. In the meantime, please use the [Awards/OneWorld] / [Awards/JL-OneWorld] Methods.

May be a stupid question but how? Both of these options prompt for FF numbers / details I don't have.

Register for said programs. :cool:

The [Awards/BA-OneWorld] Method issue has now been resolved.
Please download V7.1.6

Beginner/Training course for KVS?
 

Hi,

I really find the KVS Tool really intriguing and I have tried to use it in the past (years ago) and remember having found it really intimidating at times and not having understood at least a quarter of the things it wanted from me or could have given me :-)

I'm now trying to get back in the game a bit, so to speak, I'm flying a lot again, and I wondered: Is there some kind of comprehensive online training course out there, you know, with instruction videos, how-to's, tasks to complete, maybe some one-on-one tutoring if required?

I'm thinking, just like you can do those IT trainings, like "Linux for Beginners" or "Poiwershell for Dummies", where you even learn a few tricks you didn't know about if you are a frequent user - just a generally comprehensive training with cases and scenarios that helps you get proficient fast would be really good.
Ideally, it would start at the lowest level for beginners but advance quickly and allow you to get proficient fast without having to find out everything for yourself (which is fun too, but takes ages)...

Does this exist? I for one would be really interested, I'm sure others would, too.

Thanks!

I could not find anything related, so here is my question:

I just changed the Hard Disk in my computer (cloned the old drive). Now KVS wants a license key. It seems that the system code also has changed.
Why is that? Even Microsoft with their fairly paranoic licensing does not require a new code in such circumstances? Does this mean that at every little upgrade to a system you will need a new code?

This is so weird. I just did the same today and it changed my system code too.

Why is that when everything else has worked just fine?

Certain major changes in the system may cause the System Code to also change, in which case a Replacement Registration Code should be requested via the Registration Wizard.

Thanks for the quick response to the new system code request. ^

Is there a problem with CX and BA award searches now? Even with 7.1.6 it seems not really working. Is it being fixed? Thank you.

Both Methods continue to function normally:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/BA-OneWorld]
[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/CX]

Oh?

How come on my 7.1.6 for 1-march hkg-lhr it says (when searching on cx awards)
Data Source Error L3...
MCL_2999_CLS_AUTH_ERROR...
and then says I should contact KVS!!!


When searching on BA oneworld awards
it mentions something to do with Malaga flights!!!

What do I do?

Ok, here are screen shots when I try to search for awards

http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/10

http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/10#9

Can somebody please help me :) I'm looking for some flights and I see a lot of stuff like this:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - SNT: Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA-STD]
First leg is not available, but the second leg is available. Does it mean that I have to search for alternative ways to get to CPH to be able to fly TG to BKK in C?

Thanks

You are correct. Since there is no space on the SK n/s, you'd need to find another flight, such as LH through FRA/MUC, to make the flight from CPH.

The [Awards/CX] Engine is currently experiencing intermittent issues -- you may need to retry your query a few times.

What date are you searching for using the [Awards/BA-OneWorld] Engine?

Yes you would have to find an alternative way to get to BKK.

Here are some alternative routes:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - ITA: Awards/AC-StarAlliance/CA]
I would suggest a routing through a *A hub (MUC) so you can access a shower airside after the TATL flight.

Thank you both for the suggestions. I've logged in with my AC number and now I see many more options. (new to KVS tool, used it briefly last year to check upgrade availability, never to look for reward flights).

Thank you again :)

Hi KVS,

Having trouble looking up RTW fares. Have tried to use the Fares/DotRes, but then I cannot look up business or first fares. It also does not come up with the LONE either =\

I am simply searching, for example, HKG-LAX, return. I try to put in HKG-HKG but this gives error.

Used to be so much easier....

Thanks

Please follow the step-by-step instructions at http://Help.KVSTool.com/#RTW

Thanks for the suggestion.

While there are currently no such training courses, you may find the following resources useful:

• KVS Tool User Guide:
  http://Help.KVSTool.com/
  
  
• Airfare Basics / Planning a Trip or Mileage Run Guide:
  http://www.KVSTool.com/Planning-A-Trip.php
  
  
• Usage Examples:
  http://www.KVSTool.com/Usage-Examples.php

Version 7.1.6D not working
 

Hi KVS,

Thanks for sending the new file but not working. Pls see screenshorts.

What am I to do?

Thank you.

http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/14
http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/14#13
http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/14#12

http://incy.shutterfly.com/pictures/14#12

Please see http://Errors.KVSTool.com/

Thinking about using this tool but can somebody confirm does it contain data about flight loads.

ie - I want to book a flgiht from DUB-MAD in July with Aer Lingus and would be intrested to see the current loads booked for that day, is it possible to do this.

No it won't. It will only tell you that there are at least 9 seats available.

I just downloaded this tool and paid for the annual membership. How can it tell me what options there are to fly direct from Los Angeles to Taipei on China Airlines business class using Delta miles?

Please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Q38

Welcome to FT & the KVS Tool!

To check Award Availability on CI, you need to use the [Awards/SkyTeam] Method:
http://Help.KVSTool.com/#CI

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/SkyTeam/FR-AF]

Can KVS availability tool show Premium Economy class?

Could you please be a bit more specific?

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Platinum - Sabre: Availability/FS/US]
CX Premium economy class is W, R, E class. how can I see it?
thank you

You need to search segment-by-segment:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.6/Diamond - Sabre: Availability/FS/US]

Many thanks

I am very disappointed with the tool. I use it on three different PCs (2 are stationary in different continents, the third is my notebook).

A hard disk in one of the PCs started to die, so i replaced it. All the other licenses still worked, but the KVS tool asked for a new key. Seems they are not able to recognize smaller changes as everybody else. Asked for a new key. Took a while because KVS wanted to know the codes of the other systems (no clue, they were in a different continent).
Finally got a new key.

Now the second system stopped working, seems they invalidated that key in the process. A few more emails (and days) to get this working.

Today i tried my notebook. Guess what: Invalid key again.

I asked to refund the rest of my membership (which they did not even bother to answer).

My next step: sign up for a cloud based solution. Looks like local applications are a thing of the past, especially in combination with a paranoic license management.