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buylowsellhigh Sep 25, 2013 6:27 pm

KVS: Hi, I'm in process of comparing different fare search tools out there to see which one is more accurate. Is there a way you can run a standard search of "I" class for EVA Air for early november, LAX to TPE?

KVS Sep 25, 2013 10:11 pm


Originally Posted by buylowsellhigh (Post 21505667)
KVS: Hi, I'm in process of comparing different fare search tools out there to see which one is more accurate. Is there a way you can run a standard search of "I" class for EVA Air for early november, LAX to TPE?

What exactly are you trying to compare?

[KVS Availability Tool 7.2.5/Diamond - Awards/StarAlliance-7D]
Code:

LAX  Los Angeles Intl CA US [KLAX]
TPE  Taipei Metro / Taiwan Taoyuan Intl TW = TPE TSA [RCTP]
FRI  01 Nov 2013 (01 Nov 2013 - 07 Nov 2013) | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
BR        1      LAX  00:40    TPE  06:10 +1  77W  0
BR        15      LAX  01:00    TPE  06:30 +1  77W  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00    TPE  06:30 +1  77W  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40    TPE  22:10 +1  77W  0
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +1  TPE  06:10 +2  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +1  TPE  06:30 +2  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +1  TPE  06:30 +2  ***  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +1  TPE  22:10 +2  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +2  TPE  06:10 +3  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +2  TPE  06:30 +3  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +2  TPE  06:30 +3  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +2  TPE  22:10 +3  ***  0
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +3  TPE  06:10 +4  ***  0
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +3  TPE  06:30 +4  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +3  TPE  06:30 +4  ***  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +3  TPE  22:10 +4  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +4  TPE  06:10 +5  ***  0
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +4  TPE  06:30 +5  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +4  TPE  06:30 +5  ***  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +4  TPE  22:10 +5  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +5  TPE  06:10 +6  ***  0
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +5  TPE  06:30 +6  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +5  TPE  06:30 +6  ***  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +5  TPE  22:10 +6  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1      LAX  00:40 +6  TPE  06:10 +7  ***  0
BR        15      LAX  01:00 +6  TPE  06:30 +7  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-
BR        1015    LAX  01:00 +6  TPE  06:30 +7  ***  0
BR        11      LAX  16:40 +6  TPE  22:10 +7  ***  0  FS/  CS-  YS-


belfordrocks Sep 27, 2013 11:37 am

They are all equally accurate...

cmn.jcs Sep 28, 2013 8:29 pm

MSIE cookies and Wine
 
Hi, using KVS in an Ubuntu VM with Wine. Running into the issue with DL searches where it shows an error: "Session Error--Please Enable MSIE Cookies". I tried the steps outlined somewhere on the KVS website--can't find it now--but I don't have the option to enable cookies, nor can I figure out how to install a suitable copy of IE with Wine. Any thoughts?

Also, doing an "Awards/Skyteam" search with parameters:
from: JFK/LAX/SFO
to: TPE
date: 8/9 Jan 2014

I keep getting an "Engine Error:Date Out-Of-Range" error. Searching online seems to make it look like an AM issue, but searching outside it's blackout dates doesn't yield anything better.

KVS Sep 29, 2013 12:56 pm


Originally Posted by cmn.jcs (Post 21522010)
Hi, using KVS in an Ubuntu VM with Wine. Running into the issue with DL searches where it shows an error: "Session Error--Please Enable MSIE Cookies". I tried the steps outlined somewhere on the KVS website--can't find it now--but I don't have the option to enable cookies, nor can I figure out how to install a suitable copy of IE with Wine. Any thoughts?

You need to use Wine V1.2.3 for that Method to work: http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Compatibility


Originally Posted by cmn.jcs (Post 21522010)
Also, doing an "Awards/Skyteam" search with parameters:
from: JFK/LAX/SFO
to: TPE
date: 8/9 Jan 2014

I keep getting an "Engine Error:Date Out-Of-Range" error. Searching online seems to make it look like an AM issue, but searching outside it's blackout dates doesn't yield anything better.

It looks like an Engine Issue.

KVS Sep 30, 2013 5:16 pm

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KQ321 Sep 30, 2013 11:29 pm

Fares/FC ?
 
Just updated to v7.3.0.R1.

Is there any news on when (if?) the Fares/FC method will become available again? I used to use it a lot, and unfortunately neither Fares/PSH nor Fares/DRS is really suitable for my needs.

Thanks in advance!

KVS Oct 1, 2013 6:54 am


Originally Posted by KQ321 (Post 21532967)
Just updated to v7.3.0.R1.

Is there any news on when (if?) the Fares/FC method will become available again?

We are still looking into this matter, but, unfortunately, there is no definitive ETA at this time.

Bowgie Oct 1, 2013 9:37 pm

Question about Availability Search Using Mobile Tool
 
I wonder if the availability tool (iPhone 4 running iOS6) only returns a limited number of results for a given day:

For example, searching Oct 5 for DL with the "via" flight blank

LAX to MSP does not show the 00:50 nonstop

and

ATL-LAX only slows flights departing up to 12:00 (no afternoon flights)

Also, is there any entry for "via" that will show only nonstop flights?

(None of this is an issue with the normal tool)

tomh009 Oct 2, 2013 2:37 am

The TPM function doesn't seem to be working (no data received) -- a temporary datasource problem, or an update is required? (Tested with the latest version.)

KVS Oct 2, 2013 10:28 am


Originally Posted by Bowgie (Post 21538894)
I wonder if the availability tool (iPhone 4 running iOS6) only returns a limited number of results for a given day:

For example, searching Oct 5 for DL with the "via" flight blank

LAX to MSP does not show the 00:50 nonstop

The Mobile Companion Availability Engine is currently experiencing issues with flights that depart earlier than ~06:00am (such as the flights in question). However, you can still access Timetables & Seats Maps for it.


Originally Posted by Bowgie (Post 21538894)
ATL-LAX only slows flights departing up to 12:00 (no afternoon flights)

To see later flights, leave the [Airline:] field empty.


Originally Posted by Bowgie (Post 21538894)
Also, is there any entry for "via" that will show only nonstop flights?

The [Via] field can only be used for forcing connections, not avoiding them.


Originally Posted by Bowgie (Post 21538894)
(None of this is an issue with the normal tool)


KVS Oct 2, 2013 10:30 am


Originally Posted by tomh009 (Post 21539641)
The TPM function doesn't seem to be working (no data received) -- a temporary datasource problem, or an update is required? (Tested with the latest version.)

The TPM Reference Function continues to work normally -- please try again and advise if the issue persists.

KVS Oct 2, 2013 4:43 pm

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mfr2000 Oct 2, 2013 6:20 pm

BA searches continue to show phantom space. Why??
I am on the latest version.

mfr2000 Oct 2, 2013 7:32 pm

Why I am being asked for CAPTCHA when running a search??


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