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KVS Jan 24, 2013 11:20 am


Originally Posted by swamyb (Post 20112524)
[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.3/Platinum - Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld/AU-QFA-SP1]
Code:

SFO  San Francisco Intl CA US [KSFO]
LIM  Lima Jorge Chavez Intl PE [SPIM]
SAT  06 Jul 2013 | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive        St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  ---------------------
                                                            No Award Availability

This is what I got for any dates in July. Looks award availability is not working for this itinerary. I can get it work for US destinations, but this is for Lima, Peru.

As mentioned previously, you may need to search segment-by-segment.

For example:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.3/Diamond - Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld/AU-QFA-SP1]
Code:

MIA  Miami Intl FL US [KMIA]
LIM  Lima Jorge Chavez Intl PE [SPIM]
MON  08 Jul 2013 | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive        St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  ------------
AA        2153    MIA  23:55    LIM  04:30 +1      0  FS-  CS+
AA        840    MIA  12:15    DFW  14:25          0  FS+  CS-
 -> AA    2193    DFW  17:55    LIM  00:50 +1      0  FS-  CS+
AA        395    MIA  11:15    DFW  13:25          0  FS+  CS-
 -> AA    2193    DFW  17:55    LIM  00:50 +1      0  FS-  CS+
AA        61      MIA  09:40    DFW  11:55          0  FS+  CS-
 -> AA    2193    DFW  17:55    LIM  00:50 +1      0  FS-  CS+


swamyb Jan 24, 2013 12:51 pm

Thank you. I overlooked your earlier posting and forgot to see the second segment information. My apologies.

belfordrocks Jan 26, 2013 11:29 pm

Hi KVS and anyone else who might be able to help,

Looking for an award seat on HA's first/business (whatever their premium cabin is called) HNL-SYD... would anyone happen to know what method to use/what booking class it comes under?

Thanks in advance :-:

KVS Jan 27, 2013 1:19 pm


Originally Posted by belfordrocks (Post 20131421)
Looking for an award seat on HA's first/business (whatever their premium cabin is called) HNL-SYD... would anyone happen to know what method to use/what booking class it comes under?

HA does not offer partner awards in its premium cabins.

Bowgie Jan 27, 2013 1:58 pm

KVS Useability Suggestion for DL Award Searches
 
After using KVS for a few months (and now relying on it), I learned there is an awful lot of info it will find for those who want it.

As an elite Delta flyer looking for awards, the search results are an alphabet soup because of the number and complexity of Delta award classes. At the same time, because Delta offers the fewest "low" awards of any U.S. major airline, most Delta "awards" returned by KVS are not desirable to FlyerTalk folks. By this, I mean the "medium" and "high" awards, and "Skybonus" (corporate) awards.

Here's the suggestion:
KVS already has a checkbox for "Elite" to show Delta's elite-only awards.
How about a checkbox (or two) for "low only" and "Skybonus"?
I would always check the low-only and leave "Skybonus" unchecked.

gabbar Jan 27, 2013 2:57 pm

Can anybody check for me, any EY awards (AA saver) from TXL-DEL one way for the first week of April (1-7)?

KVS Jan 27, 2013 6:30 pm


Originally Posted by gabbar (Post 20134805)
Can anybody check for me, any EY awards (AA saver) from TXL-DEL one way for the first week of April (1-7)?

Please see the reply in the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post20135765 Thread.

KVS Jan 27, 2013 6:36 pm


Originally Posted by Bowgie (Post 20134529)
After using KVS for a few months (and now relying on it), I learned there is an awful lot of info it will find for those who want it.

As an elite Delta flyer looking for awards, the search results are an alphabet soup because of the number and complexity of Delta award classes. At the same time, because Delta offers the fewest "low" awards of any U.S. major airline, most Delta "awards" returned by KVS are not desirable to FlyerTalk folks. By this, I mean the "medium" and "high" awards, and "Skybonus" (corporate) awards.

Here's the suggestion:
KVS already has a checkbox for "Elite" to show Delta's elite-only awards.
How about a checkbox (or two) for "low only" and "Skybonus"?
I would always check the low-only and leave "Skybonus" unchecked.

This functionality is already available -- just goto the [Filter] Tab in the KVS Tool and set it to only show flights with FS CS YS YE Availability.

gabbar Jan 28, 2013 3:29 am

Thanks! That looks promising... Can I get a trial of the KVS? I just downloaded the software and it's demanding a Registration Code before it can even let me search a word.


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 20135774)
Please see the reply in the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post20135765 Thread.


KVS Jan 28, 2013 1:15 pm


Originally Posted by gabbar (Post 20137423)
Thanks! That looks promising... Can I get a trial of the KVS? I just downloaded the software and it's demanding a Registration Code before it can even let me search a word.

The 2-month membership options have been specifically created for new members, who are looking to 'try' the KVS Tool:
http://Join.KVSTool.com/

JIMCHI Jan 28, 2013 7:18 pm

KVS is a terrific service I've been using for a number of years. May I suggest an enhancement to the filter -- that being able to specify a connecting city. During certain times of the year I try to avoid connecting at DFW or ORD due to weather concerns. It would be great if I could filter results showing only connections at LAX (as an example).

golfmad Jan 28, 2013 8:15 pm


Originally Posted by JIMCHI (Post 20142684)
KVS is a terrific service I've been using for a number of years. May I suggest an enhancement to the filter -- that being able to specify a connecting city. During certain times of the year I try to avoid connecting at DFW or ORD due to weather concerns. It would be great if I could filter results showing only connections at LAX (as an example).

+1. Would also be a good way to filter out sectors < 2,000 miles :)

KVS Jan 28, 2013 8:28 pm


Originally Posted by JIMCHI (Post 20142684)
KVS is a terrific service I've been using for a number of years. May I suggest an enhancement to the filter -- that being able to specify a connecting city. During certain times of the year I try to avoid connecting at DFW or ORD due to weather concerns. It would be great if I could filter results showing only connections at LAX (as an example).


Originally Posted by golfmad (Post 20142978)
+1. Would also be a good way to filter out sectors < 2,000 miles :)

You can request a specific connecting point when using the [Sabre: FS] & [Awards/StarAlliance] Methods or the KVS Tool Mobile Companion.

Also, you can sort any shown results by the connecting point(s) by clicking the [St] column header.

Tafflyer Jan 31, 2013 6:21 am

KVS Availabilitz bug ??
 
Is this the right place to post potential bugs ??

Looking at availability in KVS PC tool for BA1 LCY-JFK Feb 15th.
C8 D1 R0 I0 J9

Looking on the KVS mobile tool
J9 C9 D7 R6 I3

I know KVS is wrong because I am able to book I class on ba.com.
Or am I being an idiot ?

KVS Jan 31, 2013 7:32 am


Originally Posted by Tafflyer (Post 20158617)
Is this the right place to post potential bugs ??

Looking at availability in KVS PC tool for BA1 LCY-JFK Feb 15th.
C8 D1 R0 I0 J9

Looking on the KVS mobile tool
J9 C9 D7 R6 I3

Availability can vary by POS -- please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Factors

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.3/Diamond - Galileo: Availability/ETR/JP]
Code:

LCY  London City UK [EGLC]
JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl NY US [KJFK]
FRI  15 Feb 2013

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  --------------
BA        117    LHR  08:30    JFK  11:10    744  0  R8
BA        175    LHR  10:00    JFK  12:45    744  0  R9
BA        185    LHR  11:00    EWR  13:55    777  0  R1
BA        189    LHR  14:40    EWR  17:40    777  0  R8
BA        1      LCY  12:50    JFK  17:15    318  1  J9 C9 D7 R6 I3
BA        3      LCY  16:00    JFK  20:30    318  1  J9 C9 D9 R8 I5



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