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RedDevil83 Apr 7, 2014 6:25 am


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 22661046)
Do you have the Off-Line mode activated in MSIE?

Please also check your Time-Out settings:
http://Help.KVSTool.com/#TimeOut

I've got MSIE 11 and having a look on google it seems they have removed the "off-line mode" toggle option in the file menu.

KVS Apr 7, 2014 5:00 pm


Originally Posted by nwa330 (Post 22661384)
I really need to get back on KVS. THANKS! I guess I have to go buy a $100 computer just so I can get my KVS back. KVS is the only way to plan long complex trips. No other tool comes close.


Originally Posted by cmn.jcs (Post 22661450)
If you have a copy of Windows lying around, I imagine VMware (or whatever VM software you prefer) would be cheaper than a new machine.

Indeed, there are a number of options for running the KVS Tool on a Mac:

http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Mac

KVS Apr 7, 2014 5:02 pm


Originally Posted by RedDevil83 (Post 22662491)
I've got MSIE 11 and having a look on google it seems they have removed the "off-line mode" toggle option in the file menu.

Please try the other troubleshooting steps at http://Errors.KVSTool.com/

mfr2000 Apr 7, 2014 5:47 pm

The ITA Query builder never works for me. The values given by KVS never produce a result in ITA. Advise please

KVS Apr 7, 2014 6:18 pm


Originally Posted by mfr2000 (Post 22666516)
The ITA Query builder never works for me. The values given by KVS never produce a result in ITA. Advise please

Please provide a screenshot of your ITA search parameters via http://Contact.KVSTool.com/

craigsnyc Apr 9, 2014 7:42 am

I installed KVS a day ago and have been playing around with it. So far, so good.

Let me apologize for asking a question that I'm sure has been answered at some point before. However, I can't seem to find a straight forward answer.

On an existing UA reservation, how do I find its routing rules using KVS?

Thanks so much!

KVS Apr 9, 2014 2:44 pm


Originally Posted by craigsnyc (Post 22675546)
I installed KVS a day ago and have been playing around with it. So far, so good.

Welcome to the KVS Tool!


Originally Posted by craigsnyc (Post 22675546)
Let me apologize for asking a question that I'm sure has been answered at some point before. However, I can't seem to find a straight forward answer.

On an existing UA reservation, how do I find its routing rules using KVS?

You need to locate a matching Fare using the [Fares] Tab to retrieve its Routing Rules.

If you know the Fare Basis Code for your ticket, you can also enter it manually via the [Other Fare] option.

craigsnyc Apr 10, 2014 2:50 am


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 22678272)
Welcome to the KVS Tool!



You need to locate a matching Fare using the [Fares] Tab to retrieve its Routing Rules.

If you know the Fare Basis Code for your ticket, you can also enter it manually via the [Other Fare] option.

There's not a way to under, My Bookings to see a UA flt?

KVS Apr 10, 2014 4:51 pm


Originally Posted by craigsnyc (Post 22681052)
There's not a way to under, My Bookings to see a UA flt?

That is correct.

pinkdog Apr 11, 2014 11:16 am

Hello,

Just subscribed to kvs.
I'm doing a search for EWR-FCO on Nov 12th, 2014. 2 passengers.
KVS tool doesn't return any availability. But when i search on united.com. I see availability for First class(UA) and business class(TAP). Are my searching options wrong?

Thanks!

iolairemcfadden Apr 11, 2014 11:30 am


Originally Posted by pinkdog (Post 22688842)
Hello,

Just subscribed to kvs.
I'm doing a search for EWR-FCO on Nov 12th, 2014. 2 passengers.
KVS tool doesn't return any availability. But when i search on united.com. I see availability for First class(UA) and business class(TAP). Are my searching options wrong?

Thanks!

I see awards on united that are multi segment via other airports. You might need so search segment by segment since non-stops from EWR to FCO are not available. For example if you search EWR to GVA it does bring back the UA flights, as does the GVA to FCO search on the 13th brings back the LX availability.

KVS Apr 11, 2014 11:57 am


Originally Posted by pinkdog (Post 22688842)
Just subscribed to kvs.
I'm doing a search for EWR-FCO on Nov 12th, 2014. 2 passengers.
KVS tool doesn't return any availability. But when i search on united.com. I see availability for First class(UA) and business class(TAP). Are my searching options wrong?


Originally Posted by iolairemcfadden (Post 22688916)
I see awards on united that are multi segment via other airports. You might need so search segment by segment since non-stops from EWR to FCO are not available. For example if you search EWR to GVA it does bring back the UA flights, as does the GVA to FCO search on the 13th brings back the LX availability.

Indeed, the OP needs to specify a connecting point, search segment-by-segment, or use the [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] Method.

pinkdog Apr 11, 2014 12:19 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 22689064)
Indeed, the OP needs to specify a connecting point, search segment-by-segment, or use the [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] Method.



I see awards on united that are multi segment via other airports. You might need so search segment by segment since non-stops from EWR to FCO are not available. For example if you search EWR to GVA it does bring back the UA flights, as does the GVA to FCO search on the 13th brings back the LX availability.
Thank you both!.
I will try Awards/AC-StarAlliance. I thought with Awards/StarAlliance and "Connections" ticked, it would include any connections to my final destination.

Thanks again!.

pinkdog Apr 11, 2014 12:57 pm

I Have another question. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post it though. Mods move it if need be.

I'm searching with [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] now.

Im looking at another booking. YUL-ZRH , Oct 1st, 2014.

Has availability for business.
YUL (LH479) - FRA
FRA(1186) - ZRH.

I searched this same route on United.com and Aeroplan.com.
The availability shows on Aeroplan but not on United.
Is United hiding availability ? or its phantom?

Ultimately i have United points and i would like to use them to book a flight on United.com

Thank you!
Laura.

KVS Apr 11, 2014 1:06 pm


Originally Posted by pinkdog (Post 22689437)
I Have another question. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post it though. Mods move it if need be.

I'm searching with [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] now.

Im looking at another booking. YUL-ZRH , Oct 1st, 2014.

Has availability for business.
YUL (LH479) - FRA
FRA(1186) - ZRH.

I searched this same route on United.com and Aeroplan.com.
The availability shows on Aeroplan but not on United.
Is United hiding availability ? or its phantom?

It's phantom -- there is no actual C Award Availability on those flights:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.3.6/Diamond - Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA-SP1]
Code:

YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau/Dorval QC CA [CYUL]
FRA  Frankfurt Metro / Intl DE = FRA HHN [EDDF]
ZRH  Zurich CH [LSZH]
WED  01 Oct 2014 | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
LH        479    YUL  17:15    FRA  06:30 +1  343  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
 -> LH    1184    FRA  08:00 +1  ZRH  08:55 +1  E90  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
LH        479    YUL  17:15    FRA  06:30 +1  343  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
 -> LH    1186    FRA  09:45 +1  ZRH  10:40 +1  735  0  FS/  CS-  YS+

AC        874    YUL  18:55    FRA  08:20 +1  333  0  FS/  CS-  YS+
 -> LH    1186    FRA  09:45 +1  ZRH  10:40 +1  735  0  FS/  CS+  YS+



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