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KVS Dec 26, 2008 5:35 pm


Originally Posted by Clipper801 (Post 10967119)
It appears non of the KVS search method is loaded with TG's winter 2009 schedule although it is available if booking direct on TG's web site.

(No info beyond Oct. 24, 2009.)

Any idea when this information may be updated since TG has alreadly released it on its own web site?

You would need to use one of the availability Methods for that.

From http://FAQ.KVSTool.com:
# Q: How far in advance can I check availability/timetables?
# A: OneWorld Award availability: 330 days. SkyTeam Award availability: 345 days. StarAlliance Award availability: 330 days. Availability using the Galileo Method: 331 days. Availability using ITN Methods: 330 days. Amadeus Timetables: 10 months.

KVS Dec 26, 2008 5:38 pm


Originally Posted by taupo (Post 10967536)
Could someone please tell me how to find NZ metal award seats on KVS?

Answered at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-n...l#post10967623

FlyerGoldII Dec 26, 2008 5:49 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 10967590)
At the moment, this is not possible, but I am working toward finding a solution...


Thanks.

Clipper801 Dec 26, 2008 7:06 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 10967609)
You would need to use one of the availability Methods for that.

From http://FAQ.KVSTool.com:
# Q: How far in advance can I check availability/timetables?
# A: OneWorld Award availability: 330 days. SkyTeam Award availability: 345 days. StarAlliance Award availability: 330 days. Availability using the Galileo Method: 331 days. Availability using ITN Methods: 330 days. Amadeus Timetables: 10 months.

Thanks. I was not looking for award availability but was doing so advance travel planning. It's just TG, schedules for other airlines are available for late October~November 2009. I assume that the TG winter 2009 schedule will be uploaded at any time.

KVS Dec 26, 2008 7:18 pm


Originally Posted by Clipper801 (Post 10967879)
Thanks. I was not looking for award availability but was doing so advance travel planning. It's just TG, schedules for other airlines are available for late October~November 2009. I assume that the TG winter 2009 schedule will be uploaded at any time.

Unless you are hitting a system limit (described in my previous post for all KVS Tool Methods, and not just for for "award availability), it is something that only TG itself would be able address...

I see that for at least some of their routes, the end of Nov 2009 flights have been loaded in Sabre, e.g.:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.3.3/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/UK-ASB]
Code:

DXB  Dubai AE [OMDB]
BKK  Bangkok Int'l TH [VTBD]
SAT  21 Nov 2009

Carrier  Flight From Depart    To  Arrive    A/C  St  Information
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- -----------
TG        4502  DXB  03:15    BKK  12:05    773  0    Meal: None


Clipper801 Dec 26, 2008 8:46 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 10967917)
Unless you are hitting a system limit (described in my previous post for all KVS Tool Methods, and not just for for "award availability), it is something that only TG itself would be able address...

I see that for at least some of their routes, the end of Nov 2009 flights have been loaded in Sabre, e.g.:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.3.3/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/UK-ASB]
Code:

DXB  Dubai AE [OMDB]
BKK  Bangkok Int'l TH [VTBD]
SAT  21 Nov 2009

Carrier  Flight From Depart    To  Arrive    A/C  St  Information
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- -----------
TG        4502  DXB  03:15    BKK  12:05    773  0    Meal: None


This is interesting as neither Apollo, WSpan nor Galileo return any information on TG for DXBBKK on 21 Nov 2009. Sabre listed the flight no. as TG4502 but TG's own web site listed the flt. no. as TG502 (missing the 4). This flight appears to be co-shared with EK as EK6200.

I also tried to do a dummy booking on Expedia.ca for mid Nov. 2009 and it is also not returning any flight availability on TG. No problem with other airlines.

I think that this is TG issue and presumably the information should be updated at any time.

KVS Dec 30, 2008 8:57 pm

Code:

_    _          _____  _______    __    _  _ ________          __
| |  | |  /\  |  __ \|  __ \ \  / /  | \ | |  ____\ \        / /
| |__| |  /  \  | |__) | |__) \ \_/ /    |  \| | |__  \ \  /\  / /
|  __  | / /\ \ |  ___/|  ___/ \  /    | . ` |  __|  \ \/  \/ / 
| |  | |/ ____ \| |    | |      | |      | |\  | |____  \  /\  / 
|_|  |_/_/    \_\_|    |_|      |_|      |_| \_|______|  \/  \/   
                                                                   
                                                                   
__    ________          _____      ___  ___  ___  ___  _
\ \  / /  ____|  /\  |  __ \    |__ \ / _ \ / _ \ / _ \| |
 \ \_/ /| |__    /  \  | |__) |      ) | | | | | | | (_) | |
  \  / |  __|  / /\ \ |  _  /      / /| | | | | | |\__, | |
  | |  | |____ / ____ \| | \ \    / /_| |_| | |_| |  / /|_|
  |_|  |______/_/    \_\_|  \_\  |____|\___/ \___/  /_/ (_)


KVS Dec 30, 2008 8:59 pm

Code:

_    _          _____  _______    __    _  _ ________          __
| |  | |  /\  |  __ \|  __ \ \  / /  | \ | |  ____\ \        / /
| |__| |  /  \  | |__) | |__) \ \_/ /    |  \| | |__  \ \  /\  / /
|  __  | / /\ \ |  ___/|  ___/ \  /    | . ` |  __|  \ \/  \/ / 
| |  | |/ ____ \| |    | |      | |      | |\  | |____  \  /\  / 
|_|  |_/_/    \_\_|    |_|      |_|      |_| \_|______|  \/  \/   
                                                                   
                                                                   
__    ________          _____      ___  ___  ___  ___  _
\ \  / /  ____|  /\  |  __ \    |__ \ / _ \ / _ \ / _ \| |
 \ \_/ /| |__    /  \  | |__) |      ) | | | | | | | (_) | |
  \  / |  __|  / /\ \ |  _  /      / /| | | | | | |\__, | |
  | |  | |____ / ____ \| | \ \    / /_| |_| | |_| |  / /|_|
  |_|  |______/_/    \_\_|  \_\  |____|\___/ \___/  /_/ (_)


EileenSRN Dec 31, 2008 12:13 pm

Happy New Year and Thanks
 
I do want to tell you how much I enjoy using your tool. We're not FF, but enjoy
learning to be a savvy fliers. We booked Business Class award tickets on *A Lufthansa as USAir GP, having all the flight #'s and award availability info ready. The agent didn't even try to get us to use US across the pond. Without the tool, I know it would not have happened.
Eileen

Xyzzy Jan 5, 2009 7:15 pm

I was looking at pricing MSY-YVR on CO and noticed that the Fares/DotRes method listings do not show the RR7N and RR0N fare basis fares. The Fares/TVN method does show them. I see similar things AUS-YVR as well. These fares are valid, and they are what Continental, Expedia, etc. are showing me. What's up?

KVS Jan 5, 2009 8:39 pm


Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 11018097)
I was looking at pricing MSY-YVR on CO and noticed that the Fares/DotRes method listings do not show the RR7N and RR0N fare basis fares. The Fares/TVN method does show them. I see similar things AUS-YVR as well. These fares are valid, and they are what Continental, Expedia, etc. are showing me. What's up?

The absence of discounted C/F fares for certain carriers is a known issue/bug with [DotRes], which I am still looking into...

In the meantime, pls use the [Fares/TVN] Method.

LatusElAl Jan 12, 2009 11:27 am


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 10944553)
Regretfully, Amazon had recently discontinued their Honors online payment platform with virtually no notice to its users: http://www.Amazon.com/gp/help/custom...?nodeId=542032

Please use the payment contact form on www.KVSTool.com, and I will make the appropriate arrangements that would enable you to have uninterrupted access to the Platinum-tier features beyond 31 Dec.

Hey, KVS - I've got the same problem. Help!!!!

KVS Jan 12, 2009 12:50 pm


Originally Posted by LatusElAl (Post 11060628)
Hey, KVS - I've got the same problem. Help!!!!

Not anymore :)

Jaimito Cartero Jan 12, 2009 11:33 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 11061249)
Not anymore :)

Amazon is working again, or you have another online payment method? <hoping>

KVS Jan 13, 2009 12:01 am


Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 11064937)
Amazon is working again, or you have another online payment method? <hoping>

I am afraid not yet.

It just meant that we found a solution for LatusElAl, who is now up-and-running again :)


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