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DaveInLA Sep 8, 2014 1:27 pm

I Just downloaded true kvstool and it asks for a registration code. The orig post from 10 yrs ago says a code comes up after opening the program. But when I open the program, I don't see a registration code. I assume it was only free in the beginning?

KVS Sep 8, 2014 1:53 pm


Originally Posted by DaveInLA (Post 23494459)
I Just downloaded true kvstool and it asks for a registration code. The orig post from 10 yrs ago says a code comes up after opening the program. But when I open the program, I don't see a registration code.

Please proceed to http://Join.KVSTool.com/

buylowsellhigh Sep 10, 2014 2:56 am

Star Alliance Upgrade Unavailable on KVS but Available on AC?
 
Hi, long time user of KVS (actually just half a year) but this tool has completely transformed the way I fly, yet I haven't figured out how to use this 100% yet!

Anyways, I ran into an interesting problem today. KVS show no availability on Awards/*A and Awards/AC, UA site shows no availability either. However, on a whim, I decided to type in the itinerary on Aeroplan's site and MIRACULOUSLY was upgraded.

Is there something I'm doing wrong to search? I loaded in AC AE, NH ANA Mileage club memberships for credentials.


No availability:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.2/Diamond - Awards/AC-StarAlliance/CA]

TPE Taipei Metro / Taiwan Taoyuan Intl TW = TPE TSA [RCTP]
LAX Los Angeles Intl CA US [KLAX]
THU 18 Dec 2014 | 1 Seat

Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ------------
TG 634 TPE 12:55 ICN 16:15 330 0 CS+ YS+
-> TG 692 ICN 22:20 LAX 17:55 773 0 YS+
OZ 712 TPE 13:50 ICN 17:10 772 0 CS+ YS+
-> TG 692 ICN 22:20 LAX 17:55 773 0 YS+
BR 160 TPE 15:15 ICN 18:45 333 0 YS+
-> TG 692 ICN 22:20 LAX 17:55 773 0 YS+
OZ 714 TPE 16:30 ICN 19:50 321 0 CS+ YS+
-> TG 692 ICN 22:20 LAX 17:55 773 0 YS+
BR 198 TPE 08:50 NRT 12:55 332 0 YS+
-> NH 6 NRT 17:05 LAX 09:50 77W 0 FS+
NH 1084 TPE 09:15 NRT 13:10 763 0 YS+
-> NH 6 NRT 17:05 LAX 09:50 77W 0 FS+
BR 106 TPE 08:10 FUK 11:15 333 0 CS+
-> NH 2144 FUK 13:15 NRT 14:55 320 0 YS+
-> NH 6 NRT 17:05 LAX 09:50 77W 0 FS+
BR 106 TPE 08:10 FUK 11:15 333 0 CS+
-> NH 2146 FUK 14:25 NRT 16:10 737 0 YS+
-> NH 6 NRT 17:05 LAX 09:50 77W 0 FS+

No Availability:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.2/Diamond - Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA-SP1]

TPE Taipei Metro / Taiwan Taoyuan Intl TW = TPE TSA [RCTP]
LAX Los Angeles Intl CA US [KLAX]
THU 18 Dec 2014 | 1 Seat

Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- -------------
BR 12 TPE 18:25 LAX 13:55 77W 0 FS/ CS- YS-
BR 2 TPE 19:20 LAX 14:50 77W 0 FS/ CS- YS-
BR 16 TPE 23:55 LAX 19:25 77W 0 FS/ CS- YS-

But upgraded Successfully on Aeroplan site :)

PASSENGER(S) UPGRADED
EVA Air 16
Thu Dec 18, 2014
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan International Apt (TPE) >
Los Angeles International Apt (LAX)
EconomytoBusiness
UIS07

What did i mess up on??

KVS Sep 10, 2014 1:06 pm


Originally Posted by buylowsellhigh (Post 23503232)
Hi, long time user of KVS (actually just half a year) but this tool has completely transformed the way I fly, yet I haven't figured out how to use this 100% yet!

Anyways, I ran into an interesting problem today. KVS show no availability on Awards/*A and Awards/AC, UA site shows no availability either. However, on a whim, I decided to type in the itinerary on Aeroplan's site and MIRACULOUSLY was upgraded.

Is there something I'm doing wrong to search? I loaded in AC AE, NH ANA Mileage club memberships for credentials.

*A Upgrade requests may use the 'Long-Sell' process, in which case TG's system can choose to approve a request, even though there may not be any regular Award/Upgrade Availability.

frb98mf Sep 10, 2014 4:46 pm

Wonder if anyone can advise on KVS accuracy issues, particularly with BA? I am looking to take a T-class (WT+) ticket LHR-TLV this Mon or Tues morning. KVS shows W9 E7 T6 on Mon, and W9 E9 T7 on Tues. But ba.com and every other search engine I tried are pricing up only W-class tickets.

There is no 7-day advance purchase rule on a T-class ticket that I know of. KVS POS is US but I also tried via BA's US site. Any other ideas as to how KVS can be so wrong and where I might be able to make the booking at the "right" price?

st1575 Sep 10, 2014 5:23 pm


Originally Posted by frb98mf (Post 23506973)
There is no 7-day advance purchase rule on a T-class ticket that I know of. KVS POS is US but I also tried via BA's US site. Any other ideas as to how KVS can be so wrong and where I might be able to make the booking at the "right" price?

It looks to me like KVS is accurate. First, both available T fares for Monday and Tuesday are showing a 7-day advance purchase restriction:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.3/Diamond - Fare Rules: LON-TLV/BA/TLAPUK9/589 USD]
Code:


[Advance Reservations/Ticketing]
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS FOR ALL SECTORS ARE REQUIRED AT
LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.
TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER
RESERVATIONS ARE MADE OR AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE
DEPARTURE WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.3/Diamond - Fare Rules: LON-TLV/BA/TAPGB/900 USD]
Code:


[Advance Reservations/Ticketing]
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS FOR ALL SECTORS ARE REQUIRED AT
LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.
TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER
RESERVATIONS ARE MADE OR AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE
DEPARTURE WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.

Second, if you use the ITA Matrix calendar view, no T tickets are available sale until 18 September (uses "ba /f bc=t" in the advanced routing codes box to limit the search). Hipmunk will offer you the same "Premium Coach" tickets for the right US$ price via Priceline starting on 18 September as well.

KVS Sep 10, 2014 5:25 pm


Originally Posted by frb98mf (Post 23506973)
Wonder if anyone can advise on KVS accuracy issues, particularly with BA? I am looking to take a T-class (WT+) ticket LHR-TLV this Mon or Tues morning. KVS shows W9 E7 T6 on Mon, and W9 E9 T7 on Tues. But ba.com and every other search engine I tried are pricing up only W-class tickets.

There is no 7-day advance purchase rule on a T-class ticket that I know of.

Actually, there is:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.3/Diamond - Fares/PSH/RU]
Code:

LHR  London Heathrow UK [EGLL]
TLV  Tel Aviv Metro / Ben Gurion Intl IL = TLV SDV [LLBG]
R/T  15 Sep 2014 | Economy-Low

Carrier    From    To    Fare      Cur  AdvanceP  Min  Max  Fare Basis | Travel Period
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  ---  --------------------------
BA        LON    TLV      299  USD    7 Days    3  360  OLRCUK9      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      347  USD        ***    3  360  QLRCUK9      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      482  USD        ***    3  360  NEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      574  USD        ***    3  360  SEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      589  USD    7 Days    3  360  TLAPUK9      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      674  USD        ***    3  360  VEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      778  USD        ***    3  360  LEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      900  USD    7 Days    3  360  TAPGB        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      910  USD        ***    3  360  MEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1060  USD        ***    3  360  KEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1222  USD    7 Days    3  360  EAPGB        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1227  USD        ***    3  360  HEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1391  USD    7 Days  Sun  360  IAP          15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1415  USD        ***    3  360  BEUCGB      15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      1905  USD        ***      360  Y2BA        15 Sep-30 Sep
YY        LON    TLV      2303  USD        ***            YIF          15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2557  USD        ***      360  W2BA        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2669  USD        ***      360  Y            15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2923  USD    7 Days      360  A4UP1        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2923  USD    7 Days      360  A4UP2        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2923  USD    7 Days      360  R2BA        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2923  USD    7 Days      360  R2UP1        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      2923  USD    7 Days      360  R2UP2        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      3237  USD    3 Days      360  A3UP1        15 Sep-30 Sep
BA        LON    TLV      3237  USD    3 Days      360  A3UP2        15 Sep-30 Sep


KVS Sep 11, 2014 11:51 am


Originally Posted by chrisjpl (Post 23510437)
I tried that initially but it wanted a QF number - which I don't have. I've provided my BA number, but it's still asking for QF and won't go forward without it...

Please see http://Help.KVSTool.com/#Q7

ohiosux Sep 11, 2014 12:48 pm


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 23477087)
The [Exclude Codeshare Flights] and the [Connections] drop down list box are completely separate and independent options.

Then you may want to put them on separate lines, because it's not how the other 3 lines work.

KVS Sep 11, 2014 1:50 pm


Originally Posted by ohiosux (Post 23511276)
Then you may want to put them on separate lines, because it's not how the other 3 lines work.


Originally Posted by KVS (Post 23494288)
Unfortunately, there is no more screen space available to place these options on different 'lines'.

However, please note that, in contrast to the other options, there is no ":" at the end of the [Exclude Codeshare Flights] option and the [Non-Stop Flights Only] dropdown is not disabled when the check box if off.


ednpub Sep 13, 2014 10:24 am

Internal Server Error
 
This morning, I am receiving internal server errors when performing OneWorld Award searches. I have validated that I'm using the most recent windows version.

st1575 Sep 13, 2014 11:09 am


Originally Posted by ednpub (Post 23520329)
This morning, I am receiving internal server errors when performing OneWorld Award searches. I have validated that I'm using the most recent windows version.

Parts of QF web site are "are temporarily unavailable and will be restored soon." This includes the "Frequent Flyer" link on the Americas home page, which is currently unclickable.

ednpub Sep 13, 2014 12:03 pm


Originally Posted by st1575 (Post 23520482)
Parts of QF web site are "are temporarily unavailable and will be restored soon." This includes the "Frequent Flyer" link on the Americas home page, which is currently unclickable.

I should have thought to check this. Thanks for the response!

andy72 Sep 15, 2014 1:31 pm

Hi all

I'm new to KVS, and try to find an award flight from ZRH to CPT on 12.12.2014 (+2days) and back somewhere around 30.12.2014 - 3.1.2015. So far i did not find anything. neither with Star Alliance nor with OneWorld. Am i doing something wrong, or is there really no awards available. Your help is very much welcome.

regards
Andy

KVS Sep 15, 2014 2:54 pm


Originally Posted by andy72 (Post 23530286)
I'm new to KVS

Welcome to FT & the KVS Tool!


Originally Posted by andy72 (Post 23530286)
and try to find an award flight from ZRH to CPT on 12.12.2014 (+2days) and back somewhere around 30.12.2014 - 3.1.2015. So far i did not find anything. neither with Star Alliance nor with OneWorld. Am i doing something wrong, or is there really no awards available.

It's the latter -- the closest available outbound dates are noted below:

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.3/Diamond - Awards/AC-StarAlliance/CA]
Code:

ZRH  Zurich CH [LSZH]
CPT  Cape Town Intl ZA [FACT]
FRI  12 Dec 2014 | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  --------------------------------------
                                                            Awards Available:
                                                            CS: 06 Dec/07 Dec/08 Dec/09 Dec/10 Dec
                                                            YS: 06 Dec

[KVS Availability Tool 7.4.3/Diamond - Awards/OneWorld/AU-QFA-SP1]
Code:

ZRH  Zurich CH [LSZH]
CPT  Cape Town Intl ZA [FACT]
MON  15 Dec 2014 | 1 Seat

Carrier    Flight  From  Depart    To    Arrive        St  Availability
---------  ------  ----  --------  ----  --------  ---  --  -------------
BA        709    ZRH  07:00    LHR  07:50          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
BA/CJ      8760    ZRH  07:40    LCY  08:20          0  CS+  WS-
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
BA/CJ      8764    ZRH  10:05    LCY  10:40          0  CS+  WS-
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
BA        711    ZRH  11:30    LHR  12:15          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
BA        713    ZRH  13:10    LHR  14:05          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
AB        8525    ZRH  08:45    DUS  10:00          0  CS-  WS/  YS+
 -> BA    939    DUS  13:00    LHR  13:35          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
AB        8525    ZRH  08:45    DUS  10:00          0  CS-  WS/  YS+
 -> BA    937    DUS  10:55    LHR  11:25          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
AB        8651    ZRH  08:35    TXL  10:00          0  CS-  WS/  YS+
 -> BA    983    TXL  14:00    LHR  15:00          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+
AB        8589    ZRH  10:40    TXL  12:05          0  CS-  WS/  YS+
 -> BA    983    TXL  14:00    LHR  15:00          0  CS+  WS-  YS+
 -> BA    43      LHR  17:35    CPT  07:05 +1      0  CS-  WS+



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