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Quote:

Originally Posted by spideysense (Post 19001252)

I just signed up for the KVS Tool and I had a question.

I was looking at YYZ-FRA in LH for 7/26/12. KVS shows no awards available for F and J on LH471.

However, the flight looks quite open up front. F4 A4 J9 C9 D9 Z9.

Am I interpreting the results correctly? The cabin is basically empty, yet LH is not releasing the seats to Aeroplan / Star Alliance members?

[KVS Availability Tool 7.0.2/Diamond - SNT: Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA-SP1]

Code:

YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl ON CA [CYYZ]

FRA  Frankfurt Metro / Intl DE = FRA HHN [EDDF]

THU  26 Jul 2012 | 2 Seats



Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability

---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------

LH         471     YYZ   18:40     FRA   08:20 +1  346  0   FS+  CS+  YS+

Now available.

2 seats in F and at least 3 in C.

I'm trying to use KVS to look for award tickets from SLC to FCO. I'm trying to search by segements (example SLC - JFK) selecting *S SKyteam in Sept.

However I just get "No Award Availability / Route Too comples / date out of range"

what am I doing wrong?

setting are : Amadeus : Awards/Skyteam
From SLC
to JFK
Date 2 Sept 2012
Airline *S Skyteam
POS : FR-AF Seats 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by spideysense (Post 19001252)

I just signed up for the KVS Tool and I had a question.

Welcome to the KVS Tool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by spideysense (Post 19001252)

I was looking at YYZ-FRA in LH for 7/26/12. KVS shows no awards available for F and J on LH471.

However, the flight looks quite open up front. F4 A4 J9 C9 D9 Z9.

Am I interpreting the results correctly? The cabin is basically empty, yet LH is not releasing the seats to Aeroplan / Star Alliance members?

As SuperFlyBoy had indicated, there are now Y/C/F Award Seats Available on the flight in question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by racer (Post 19005969)

For intra-US DL flights, it is best to use the [Awards/DL-SkyTeam] Method instead:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.0.3/Diamond - WSpan: Awards/DL-SkyTeam/US-P]

Code:

SLC  Salt Lake City Intl UT US [KSLC]

JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl NY US [KJFK]

SUN  02 Sep 2012 | 1 Seat



Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability

---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  ------------

DL         1002    SLC   23:55     JFK   06:12 +1  737  0   FS+  YM+

DL         1830    SLC   17:10     JFK   23:40     757  0   FM+  YA+

DL         1408    SLC   09:55     CVG   15:19     320  0   FM+  YA+

 -> DL/9E  3489    CVG   16:05     JFK   18:19     CR9  0   FM+  YA+

DL         985     SLC   13:50     ATL   19:45     753  0   FM+  YA+

 -> DL     1642    ATL   20:55     JFK   23:18     738  0   FM+  YA+

DL         2348    SLC   08:30     DTW   14:04     757  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     2464    DTW   16:33     JFK   18:35     M88  0   FM+  YM+

DL         1912    SLC   11:06     ATL   16:50     757  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     2398    ATL   18:45     JFK   21:28     738  0   FM+  YM+

DL/OO      4463    SLC   09:40     MEM   13:45     CR9  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL/XE  5007    MEM   16:00     DTW   19:00     CR7  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     2406    DTW   19:35     JFK   21:41     M88  0   FM+  YM+

DL         2324    SLC   00:55     ATL   06:27     757  0   FM+

 -> DL     690     ATL   09:26     DTW   11:29     319  0   FM+

 -> DL     1532    DTW   12:04     JFK   13:50     319  0   FM+

DL         2324    SLC   00:55     ATL   06:27     757  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     1090    ATL   07:25     DTW   09:25     757  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     1532    DTW   12:04     JFK   13:50     319  0   FM+  YM+

DL         1524    SLC   08:30     ATL   14:18     757  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     1166    ATL   15:08     DTW   17:13     753  0   FM+  YM+

 -> DL     2406    DTW   19:35     JFK   21:41     M88  0   FM+  YM+

DL         2218    SLC   07:15     ATL   12:58     757  0   FM+

 -> DL     1166    ATL   15:08     DTW   17:13     753  0   FM+

 -> DL     2406    DTW   19:35     JFK   21:41     M88  0   FM+

DL         1606    SLC   08:49     JFK   15:25     757  0   FA+  YA+

DL         996     SLC   10:00     MSP   13:37     320  0   FA+  YA+

 -> DL/9E  3543    MSP   15:10     JFK   19:20     CR9  0   FA+  YA+

DL         1500    SLC   09:44     ATL   15:30     737  0   FA+  YM+

 -> DL     2398    ATL   18:45     JFK   21:28     738  0   FA+  YM+

DL         1408    SLC   09:55     CVG   15:19     320  0   YM+

 -> DL     1881    CVG   16:05     ATL   17:40     M88  0   YM+

 -> DL     2398    ATL   18:45     JFK   21:28     738  0   YM+

DL         2218    SLC   07:15     ATL   12:58     757  0   YM+

 -> DL     627     ATL   16:48     DTW   18:58     M88  0   YM+

 -> DL     2406    DTW   19:35     JFK   21:41     M88  0   YM+

DL         106     SLC   11:06     JFK   17:48     737  0   YA+

DL         2218    SLC   07:15     ATL   12:58     757  0   YA+

 -> DL     72      ATL   13:35     JFK   16:10     73W  0   YA+

DL         2324    SLC   00:55     ATL   06:27     757  0   YA+

 -> DL     2350    ATL   07:45     JFK   10:03     757  0   YA+

DL         1500    SLC   09:44     ATL   15:30     737  0   YA+

 -> DL     268     ATL   16:35     JFK   19:20     M88  0   YA+

DL         619     SLC   11:15     DTW   16:48     757  0   YA+

 -> DL     2406    DTW   19:35     JFK   21:41     M88  0   YA+

DL         1524    SLC   08:30     ATL   14:18     757  0   YA+

 -> DL     268     ATL   16:35     JFK   19:20     M88  0   YA+

I just purchased/installed 7.0.3/diamond. I was hoping to get an understandable explanation of the routing rules for a flight I'm taking today, my intent being to SDC from a single connection to two-connection if the routing rules allow for it. Or if they don't, to see what other cities are allowed that would result in more mileage accrual.

I managed to get my flight to save to the My Trips tab, and the My Bookings tab. My Bookings just takes me to the Delta website to view my trip. The My Trips tab if I try to Load Itinerary it takes me to the Fares tab, but from there if I try to Go, it tells me:

"Minimum advance booking of 48 hours required"

From what I've found in the FAQ, it sounds like this Fares tab is where I need to be to view routing rules, however I can't view the rules for my flight because of the above error.

Is there a way for me to get the flight to load so I can view the rules or is this only going to work for flights in the future? I bought it in hopes of using it as a tool to help me determine what I can SDC to last minute to increase mileage if I don't have time constraints on a given day.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdisme (Post 19021472)

I just purchased/installed 7.0.3/diamond.

Welcome to the KVS Tool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdisme (Post 19021472)

I was hoping to get an understandable explanation of the routing rules for a flight I'm taking today, my intent being to SDC from a single connection to two-connection if the routing rules allow for it. Or if they don't, to see what other cities are allowed that would result in more mileage accrual.

I managed to get my flight to save to the My Trips tab, and the My Bookings tab. My Bookings just takes me to the Delta website to view my trip. The My Trips tab if I try to Load Itinerary it takes me to the Fares tab, but from there if I try to Go, it tells me:

"Minimum advance booking of 48 hours required"

From what I've found in the FAQ, it sounds like this Fares tab is where I need to be to view routing rules, however I can't view the rules for my flight because of the above error.

Is there a way for me to get the flight to load so I can view the rules or is this only going to work for flights in the future? I bought it in hopes of using it as a tool to help me determine what I can SDC to last minute to increase mileage if I don't have time constraints on a given day.

For looking up Fares on the same day, you should use the [Fares/PSH] Method. You would also need to know your Fare Basis Code (e.g. from your E-Ticket Receipt).

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVS (Post 19023469)

Welcome to the KVS Tool!

For looking up Fares on the same day, you should use the [Fares/PSH] Method. You would also need to know your Fare Basis Code (e.g. from your E-Ticket Receipt).

I attempted that but received:

Error Retrieving Fare Rules [WDC-S-ERR]: "[Host Fault] "MATIP timeout""

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdisme (Post 19025632)

I attempted that but received:

Error Retrieving Fare Rules [WDC-S-ERR]

You are now doing everything correctly. However, the Routing Rules Engine is was temporarily unavailable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdisme (Post 19025632)

I attempted that but received:

Error Retrieving Fare Rules [WDC-S-ERR]

Update: This transient issue has now been resolved -- please try again.

Hi KVS,

Using the KVS Tool under CrossOver for Mac, the Awards/SkyTeam option keeps timing out while waiting for the results. Do you know how to fix this?

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by belfordrocks (Post 19060974)

Using the KVS Tool under CrossOver for Mac, the Awards/SkyTeam option keeps timing out while waiting for the results. Do you know how to fix this?

Could you please provide a screenshot via http://Contact.KVSTool.com/?

http://tinypic.com/r/so4qz8/6

Trying to find OneWorld award availability - business class or higher - from NYC (JFK or EWR) to Paris (ORY or CDG). I thought I did this correctly, but apparently not.

Routing too complex? Anyone else seeing this problem?

Image of the problem shown at: http://tinypic.com/r/so4qz8/6

Quote:

Originally Posted by trollerboy (Post 19069327)

Trying to find OneWorld award availability - business class or higher - from NYC (JFK or EWR) to Paris (ORY or CDG). I thought I did this correctly, but apparently not.

Routing too complex? Anyone else seeing this problem?

Why did you skip over the 1st part of the message ("No Award Availability")? :)

[KVS Availability Tool 7.0.3/Diamond - Axess: Awards/JL-OneWorld]

Code:

NYC  New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA

PAR  Paris Metro FR = CDG ORY BVA XPG XJY

SAT  15 Sep 2012



Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability

---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  ------------------

BA         114     JFK   21:50     LHR   09:35 +1  744  0   FS0  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     308     LHR   10:50 +1  CDG   13:00 +1  321  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

BA         184     EWR   18:25     LHR   06:20 +1  777  0   FS0  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     304     LHR   07:25 +1  CDG   09:40 +1  320  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

BA         172     JFK   21:30     LHR   09:20 +1  744  0   FS0  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     308     LHR   10:50 +1  CDG   13:00 +1  321  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

BA         188     EWR   21:25     LHR   09:15 +1  777  0   FS1  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     308     LHR   10:50 +1  CDG   13:00 +1  321  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

BA         186     EWR   23:05     LHR   11:05 +1  777  0   FS0  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     334     LHR   12:35 +1  ORY   14:55 +1  321  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

BA         182     JFK   22:55     LHR   10:45 +1  777  0   FS0  CS0  WS0  YS0

 -> BA     334     LHR   12:35 +1  ORY   14:55 +1  321  0   FS/  CS0  WS/  YS0

Well sir, you have solved my problem! Thanks for that.

:)

BA website shows one available seat in club world on BA 174 on Sept. 15th.