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Minicooperman Mar 15, 2005 1:48 pm


Originally Posted by ss
Is it possible to see availability for AA's award classes (T, U, Z)?
I do see A class (upgrade with miles), but the straight award classes
are missing. Thanks.

Great FT handle there ....... NOT ! :rolleyes:

MCM.

PreferBulkhead Mar 16, 2005 7:48 am

KVS - have to say once again what a great utility you have created ... saves me time (except that I am always checking now :D) in worrying about fare classes ... I may be forced :D to send you more $$$ for the sheer usefulness of the program! ^

I do have one thing that niggles at me thought ... The Date field has a pull-down, but nothing is ever remembered and no calendar (was that the intent) is ever seen.

Thanks again!

--

PB - who was able to get "U" class and not "A" as a result of KVS!

KVS Mar 16, 2005 12:19 pm


Originally Posted by PreferBulkhead
KVS - have to say once again what a great utility you have created ... saves me time (except that I am always checking now :D) in worrying about fare classes ... I may be forced :D to send you more $$$ for the sheer usefulness of the program! ^

I do have one thing that niggles at me thought ... The Date field has a pull-down, but nothing is ever remembered and no calendar (was that the intent) is ever seen.

Hehe, sounds like there may soon be a need for KVS Tool Users Anonymous hotline :D, but, seriously, glad you're enjoying the Tool :).

As for the Date field, it has been made drop-down for possible future enchantments, but, as you discovered, it doesn't currently do anything :).

However, here is a tip @:-): You can use the Up/Down arrows to go 1 day back/forward respectively.

lopinc1 Mar 16, 2005 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by ss
Is it possible to see availability for AA's award classes (T, U, Z)?
I do see A class (upgrade with miles), but the straight award classes
are missing. Thanks.

I haven't been able to see AA hidden classes with KVS, but I have been able to see them with ExpertFlyer.com. There is a thread about them on the AA forum and someone mentioned that they are giving out guest accounts to FT'ers that e-mail them asking for one. Hope it helps.

ss Mar 17, 2005 5:36 pm


Originally Posted by lopinc1
I haven't been able to see AA hidden classes with KVS, but I have been able to see them with ExpertFlyer.com.

OK, thanks. I imagine that the use of Sabre is the reason for this.

--ss

HON_Hunter Mar 18, 2005 1:08 pm

Hey KVS,

a thousand thanks to you! Finally, the new version solves my problems using the AUA/*A host. I am exited about checking it out the first time, when ordering the next award...most likely an upgrade to First on the way to PEK.

Thanks again and keep the good work up! ^
cheers

HON_Hunter

susiequespinner Mar 20, 2005 8:04 am

:( It is too bad I do not have 30 posts (new to posting)

CanFlyboy Mar 27, 2005 1:56 pm

Great Tool
 
Excellent ! Has helped me often and been a great source of information.
Keep up the great work.

Cheers, Canflyboy

CanFlyboy Mar 27, 2005 2:12 pm

This has probably been explained elsewhere....but here goes anyway:

Was does the POS mean in the KVS tool and what should the "default" setting be for YYZ (or does that even matter??)

When do you change the POS to some other location (NY, CA, NE, TN, CO, HI). What does this do to the search results?

Thx in advance. CFB

CanFlyboy Mar 27, 2005 2:12 pm

This has probably been explained elsewhere....but here goes anyway:

Was does the POS mean in the KVS tool and what should the "default" setting be for YYZ (or does that even matter??)

When do you change the POS to some other location (NY, CA, NE, TN, CO, HI). What does this do to the search results?

Thx in advance. CFB

KVS Mar 27, 2005 2:48 pm


Originally Posted by CanFlyboy
When do you change the POS to some other location (NY, CA, NE, TN, CO, HI). What does this do to the search results?

Simply put, it selects the CWT travel agency that you will be 'working with'. At the moment, it should not have any effect on the availability results.

CanFlyboy Mar 27, 2005 5:55 pm

Still Confused?
 

Originally Posted by KVS
Simply put, it selects the CWT travel agency that you will be 'working with'. At the moment, it should not have any effect on the availability results.


Okay.....my ignorance is showing....what is CWT stand for (the closest acronym I can see in the glossary is CTOs). Also, was curious about was POS stands for too.

LASTLY, if it has no bearing on results....why is it included in the KVS Tool anyways?
CFB

KVS Mar 27, 2005 6:30 pm


Originally Posted by CanFlyboy
Okay.....my ignorance is showing....what is CWT stand for (the closest acronym I can see in the glossary is CTOs). Also, was curious about was POS stands for too.

CWT is Carlson Wagonlit Travel: http://www.carlsontravel.com
POS is now explained in the FAQ at the beginning of this thread.


Originally Posted by CanFlyboy
LASTLY, if it has no bearing on results....why is it included in the KVS Tool anyways?

It is there in case one or more of the listed POSs cease to function.

PreferBulkhead Mar 27, 2005 10:13 pm


Originally Posted by KVS
Simply put, it selects the CWT travel agency that you will be 'working with'. At the moment, it should not have any effect on the availability results.


Now would that apply to CanFlyBoy's first or 2nd post :D

--

PB - addicted to KVS - even when not flying! :eek:

PreferBulkhead Mar 27, 2005 10:14 pm


Originally Posted by CanFlyboy
LASTLY, if it has no bearing on results....why is it included in the KVS Tool anyways?
CFB

Why worry? It should not affect your usage of this great tool? Does not bother me! :D

I think KVS is just trying to make this tool as useful and powerful as he can at this time and plan for the future ...

--

PB - just wondering


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