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chff Apr 11, 2013 6:21 am

KVS is showing CS+ on award space on a SkyTeam airline via the Air France award method, but both airfrance and the airline don't show it on their website

KVS Apr 11, 2013 11:19 am


Originally Posted by chff (Post 20573211)
KVS is showing CS+ on award space on a SkyTeam airline via the Air France award method, but both airfrance and the airline don't show it on their website

What's the flight #/date/# of seats?

bkafrick Apr 11, 2013 8:06 pm

On the basic flight search... if I use the "default time" using Sabre, what is the time frame that it searches relative to the current time.

i.e. I searched PHL to AVP for today at noon, and it didnt show me the flight at 8:36pm or 10:30pm... is it 6 hours in the future the default?

KVS Apr 11, 2013 8:20 pm


Originally Posted by bkafrick (Post 20577557)
On the basic flight search... if I use the "default time" using Sabre, what is the time frame that it searches relative to the current time.

i.e. I searched PHL to AVP for today at noon, and it didnt show me the flight at 8:36pm or 10:30pm... is it 6 hours in the future the default?

The [FS] Engine can, sometimes, be a bit 'quirky' when the Default Time setting is used.

Using tomorrow's date, all flights are displayed:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.8/Diamond - Sabre: Availability/FS/US]
Code:

PHL  Philadelphia Metro / Intl PA US = PHL TTN [KPHL]
AVP  Scranton Intl PA US [KAVP]
FRI  12 Apr 2013

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -----------------------------------------------
US/##      4566    PHL  09:15    AVP  09:59    DH8      Y8 B8 M8 H8 Q8 N8 V8 W8 L8 S8 T8 G8 K8 U8 E5 R5
US/##      4146    PHL  11:50    AVP  12:34    DH8      Y0 B0 M0 H0 Q0 N0 V0 W0 L0 S0 T0 G0 K0 U0 E0 R0
US/##      4140    PHL  13:20    AVP  14:04    DH8      Y9 B9 M9 H9 Q9 N9 V9 W9 L9 S9 T9 G9 K7 U6 E4 R4
US/##      4302    PHL  17:34    AVP  18:20    DH8      Y2 B2 M2 H2 Q2 N2 V0 W0 L0 S0 T0 G0 K0 U0 E0 R0
US/##      3078    PHL  20:29    AVP  21:19    ERJ      Y0 B0 M0 H0 Q0 N0 V0 W0 L0 S0 T0 G0 K0 U0 E0 R0
US/##      4408    PHL  22:49    AVP  23:35    DH8      Y9 B9 M9 H9 Q9 N9 V9 W9 L9 S9 T9 G9 K9 U9 E9 R9


austinpop Apr 12, 2013 9:56 am


Originally Posted by rajivarora (Post 20554243)
Hi KVS,

I am on the latest level 7.1.8. Searching [Awards/EY] and getting this error:

Data Source Error[R]:

"Invalid Input Parameters/Engine Error"

Please advise.


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 20556405)
This issue has now been resolved -- please restart the KVS Tool and try again.

KVS, Awards/EY is broken again.

Seeing either:
  • "405 - HTTP verb used to access this page is not allowed." OR
  • "System"

KVS Apr 12, 2013 10:12 am


Originally Posted by rajivarora (Post 20580479)
KVS, Awards/EY is broken again.

Seeing either:
  • "405 - HTTP verb used to access this page is not allowed." OR
  • "System"

EY is performing system maintenance at the moment -- please try again later.

KVS Apr 12, 2013 1:15 pm

Emirates Airlines [EK] & JetStar [JQ/3K/GK/VF] Award & Upgrade Availability
 

Originally Posted by belfordrocks (Post 20484810)
Any way to search for Emirates saver award space?

We are pleased to note that the KVS Tool now fully supports Award & Upgrade Availability on Emirates Airlines [EK] & JetStar [JQ/3K/GK/VF].

The KVS Tool User Guide has been updated accordingly:

http://Help.KVSTool.com/#EK
http://Help.KVSTool.com/#JQ

KVS Tool users should upgrade to V7.1.9 to ensure proper display:

http://www.KVSTool.com/Images/Download55.gif Download

Loquascious Apr 13, 2013 2:49 pm

I am new to KVS and bought a Diamond subscription. Is there a site with a good tutorial on how to use KVS to it's full capabilities? I know it's a highly valued tool, but how can I get the most out of it?

Thanks in advanced!!

jarino Apr 13, 2013 4:18 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 20581598)
We are pleased to note that the KVS Tool now fully supports Award & Upgrade Availability on Emirates Airlines [EK]

I think for economy awards on EK, there's class N for awards booked with Skywards and class X for awards booked by partner airlines. Most likely the tool shows the latter?

KVS Apr 13, 2013 4:54 pm


Originally Posted by jarino (Post 20587219)
I think for economy awards on EK, there's class N for awards booked with Skywards and class X for awards booked by partner airlines. Most likely the tool shows the latter?

Yes, however there is a possibility that EK may be changing its Y Award Booking Classes as a part of the recently-launched QF-EK FFP partnership.

KVS Apr 13, 2013 4:56 pm


Originally Posted by Loquascious (Post 20586895)
I am new to KVS and bought a Diamond subscription. Is there a site with a good tutorial on how to use KVS to it's full capabilities? I know it's a highly valued tool, but how can I get the most out of it?

Welcome to the KVS Tool!

In addition to the KVS Tool User Guide (http://Help.KVSTool.com), you may find the following resources useful:


kirkpt Apr 14, 2013 11:49 am

Trying to book 2 business class tickets on aa using etihad
I am seeing availability AUH - ORD direct CS2 on Feb1 2014, using KVS but when I call aa they can not see to book - I called 2 different reps - any ideas? I thought if you could see it on kvs award availability then it was bookable using awards

KVS Apr 14, 2013 11:58 am


Originally Posted by kirkpt (Post 20590524)
Trying to book 2 business class tickets on aa using etihad
I am seeing availability AUH - ORD direct CS2 on Feb1 2014, using KVS but when I call aa they can not see to book - I called 2 different reps - any ideas? I thought if you could see it on kvs award availability then it was bookable using awards

Those Award Seats are available -- for tips on dealing with Agents, who may claim otherwise, please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#AgentSaysNo

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.9/Diamond - Sabre: Awards/EY]
Code:

AUH  Abu Dhabi Intl AE [OMAA]
ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl IL US [KORD]
SAT  01 Feb 2014

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
EY        151    AUH  10:25    ORD  15:30    77W  0  FS0  CS2  YS5


kirkpt Apr 14, 2013 12:40 pm

thanks - I will try again- what fare class should I reference when calling?



Originally Posted by KVS (Post 20590571)
Those Award Seats are available -- for tips on dealing with Agents, who may claim otherwise, please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#AgentSaysNo

[KVS Availability Tool 7.1.9/Diamond - Sabre: Awards/EY]
Code:

AUH  Abu Dhabi Intl AE [OMAA]
ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl IL US [KORD]
SAT  01 Feb 2014

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
EY        151    AUH  10:25    ORD  15:30    77W  0  FS0  CS2  YS5



KVS Apr 14, 2013 3:26 pm


Originally Posted by kirkpt (Post 20590733)
thanks - I will try again- what fare class should I reference when calling?

Please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#EY


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