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legionnaire Jun 17, 2005 9:50 am


Originally Posted by KVS
In the past, KVS Tool was able to show award/upgrade availability for 7+ *A airlines. Presently, the FULL-tier version gives you access to award/upgrade availability on 3 *A carriers; unfortunately, UA is not one of them.

KVS - which 3 *A Carriers?

KVS Jun 17, 2005 10:42 am


Originally Posted by legionnaire
KVS - which 3 *A Carriers?

As the list is subject to change, take a look at the FAQ (link below) under [Classes Displayed By Airline]:

KVS Jun 19, 2005 7:39 pm


Originally Posted by Jespersm
The reason is that it would be nice to be able to see the booking class....is that possible ?

This actually depends on the GDS system: For Apollo/Galileo PNRs, booking class is always shown. For Sabre PNRs, you need to click on the [View e-Ticket] link within the itinerary. For Amadeus PNRs, there is no way to see the booking class.

thegingerman Jun 23, 2005 6:49 pm


Originally Posted by KVS
In the past, KVS Tool was able to show award/upgrade availability for 7+ *A airlines. Presently, the FULL-tier version gives you access to award/upgrade availability on 3 *A carriers; unfortunately, UA is not one of them.

Is that an intentional limitation coded into the software, or a technical issue that you are unable to avoid?

KVS Jun 23, 2005 8:33 pm


Originally Posted by thegingerman
Is that an intentional limitation coded into the software, or a technical issue that you are unable to avoid?

It is a limitation of the data source that the Tool is accessing (as discussed here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...20#post3916826). The Tool itself does not limit the results in any way.

dieuwer Jun 24, 2005 6:40 pm

How about making the result section tabbed and querying all engines (ITN, Galileo, ...) at once? You could display the results from the engines under the tabs. It would make comparing the differences between the access methods much easier. Another approach is to tile the results in one window.

Anyhow, it's a great tool! ^

KVS Jun 25, 2005 11:53 am


Originally Posted by dieuwer
How about making the result section tabbed and querying all engines (ITN, Galileo, ...) at once? You could display the results from the engines under the tabs. It would make comparing the differences between the access methods much easier. Another approach is to tile the results in one window.

I'll keep your suggestion in mind. In the meantime, you can just run as many instances of the Tool as you need (in separate windows) and stack/tile them any way you choose.

AviationFreak Jun 26, 2005 11:01 am

This tool looks awesome. I sent the PM, so now I just wait until he gives me back the code, right? How did he collect the info to make the tool. Great, great job anywayz! :) :D

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:17 pm

Warning Re: Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method
 
It came to my attention that UA has recently redesigned its website to provide inaccurate/fake availability data to the Tool's Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method while providing genuine availability data only when a user clicks the [Flight Details] button for each flight on the United.com website.

Until this recent development took place, the availability data shown by United.com in "the expert mode" and availability shown using the Apollo/ITN/UA method would always match.

Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use the Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method until further notice as the data shown there will not be reliable.

This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:19 pm

Warning Re: Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method
 
It came to my attention that UA has recently redesigned its website to provide inaccurate/fake availability data to the Tool's Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method while providing genuine availability data only when a user clicks the [Flight Details] button for each flight on the United.com website.

Until this recent development took place, the availability data shown by United.com in "the expert mode" and availability shown using the Apollo/ITN/UA method would always match.

Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use the Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method until further notice as the data shown there will not be reliable.

This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:22 pm

Warning Re: Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method
 
It came to my attention that UA has recently redesigned its website to provide inaccurate/fake availability data to the Tool's Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method while providing genuine availability data only when a user clicks the [Flight Details] button for each flight on the United.com website.

Until this recent development took place, the availability data shown by United.com in "the expert mode" and availability shown using the Apollo/ITN/UA method would always match.

Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use the Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method until further notice as the data shown there will not be reliable.

This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:23 pm

Warning Re: Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method
 
It came to my attention that UA has recently redesigned its website to provide inaccurate/fake availability data to the Tool's Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method while providing genuine availability data only when a user clicks the [Flight Details] button for each flight on the United.com website.

Until this recent development took place, the availability data shown by United.com in "the expert mode" and availability shown using the Apollo/ITN/UA method would always match.

Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use the Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method until further notice as the data shown there will not be reliable.

This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:24 pm

Warning Re: Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method
 
It came to my attention that UA has recently redesigned its website to provide inaccurate/fake availability data to the Tool's Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method while providing genuine availability data only when a user clicks the [Flight Details] button for each flight on the United.com website.

Until this recent development took place, the availability data shown by United.com in "the expert mode" and availability shown using the Apollo/ITN/UA method would always match.

Therefore, it is recommended that you do not use the Apollo/ITN/UA Access Method until further notice as the data shown there will not be reliable.

This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.

PreferBulkhead Jul 1, 2005 2:28 pm


Originally Posted by KVS
This does not in any way affect other access methods, such as Amadeus/AUA/*A and Sabre/ITN/AX. These access methods continue to report accurate and reliable availability data for UA and other airlines.




Thanks for the heads-up -- I prefer Apollo: ITN/CWT personally so happy that is still valid.

BTW any concerns on your end if someone contributes > once? ;)

KVS Jul 1, 2005 2:35 pm


Originally Posted by PreferBulkhead
BTW any concerns on your end if someone contributes > once? ;)

Other than your apparent addiction (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...2A#post3866328), no ;)


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