Does this mean that routing rules will not be coming back to KVS any time soon?

Not necessarily, but, at this point, the date when they may return is not known...

Pls see http://www.kvstool.com/FAQ.php#Classes for the list of currently-supported award and upgrade classes.

No, ExpertFlyer.com is the only tool that has access to AA upgrade (C,R,X) classes as of today.

Version 3.0.x: What's New
 

What's New in Version 3.0.0

It's all about 3s: Version 3 marks a 3-year anniversary of the Tool, introduces 3 new major features, and provides access to nearly-complete award availability coverage for all 3 major alliances (Star Alliance, OneWorld, and SkyTeam).

All existing and new Platinum-tier users will be automatically given access to all these new features (as described below).

1. New [Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld] Method:
   
   
   • Shows available awards on most OneWorld carriers (QF/BA/AA/AY/IB/MA/LA + EI)
   • QF FFP Membership Number and PIN are required to use this Method; instant online enrolment available at https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyns/joinff
   • Pls see KVS Tool FAQ for more details.
   • Code:

     ---

     Carrier  Flight From Depart    To  Arrive    A/C  St  Availability
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ------------------
BA        117    LHR  08:55    JFK  11:20    744  0    FS-  CS-  WS-  YS+
AA        115    LHR  08:30    JFK  11:00    777  0    FS+  CS+  WS/  YS-

     ---

     Legend: YS = Economy Award, CS = Business Award, WS = Premium Economy Award (BA WT+), FS = First Award. "+" = The requested number of seats is available; "-" = The requested number of seats is not available; "/" = Cabin not applicable.
   
   
2. New [Amadeus - Text] Seat Maps:
   • Can display seat maps on zeroed-out flights, is faster, and supports more carriers than other seat map methods.
   
   
3. PNR Manager Now Also Supports:
   • AC PNRs
   • UA PNRs
   • OneWorld E-Ticket Retrieval using a ticket number, issued by any OW carrier
   
   
4. Miscellaneous Enhancements:
   • Additional setup options to facilitate installations on locked-down machines
   • Windows Vista right-click crash issues resolved

What's New in Version 3.0.2

1. Access to the [Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld] Method Restored
   
   
2. [Amadeus: Awards/OneWorld] Method Enhanced:
   • Award availability support has been added for a number of additional origin airports via the [Extended Mode] option.
   
   
3. Fare and Routings Rules Functionality Enhanced:
   • Fare and Routing Rules can now be requested for any published fare, even if that fare is not listed in the results, by specifying the Fare Basis code manually.
   
   
4. Resolved: Seat Maps issues under Windows Vista and/or MSIE 7
   

What's New in Version 3.0.3

1. [ORT: Awards/SkyTeam] Method Enhanced:
   • This Method now includes a choice of 2 Point-of-Sale options. Also, award availability support for AF has been restored.
   
   
2. Resolved: Installing the Tool on Locked-Down Systems:
   • Users who were previously unable to install the Tool on locked-down systems due to a "Corrupt Installation Detected" error, should download the latest version.

What's New in Version 3.0.5

1. Access to the [Galileo: ETR] Method Restored
   
   
2. Access to the [Sabre: Fares/DotRes] Method Restored
   
   
3. Access to the [ORT: Awards/SkyTeam] Method Restored
   
   
4. PNR Manager Now Also Supports:
   • TG PNRs

What's New in Version 3.1.0

1. Access to the [SNT: Awards/StarAlliance] Method Restored
   
   
2. Access to the [Amadeus Operational Info] Function Restored
   
   
3. Resolved: "Firefox can't find the file at /C:/Program Files/KVS Availability Tool/OpenURL.htm" Issue on Windows Vista
   
   
4. Resolved: Random System Code Changes Issue
   

What's New in Version 3.1.1

1. Round-the-World and Other Special Circle Fares Now Supported
   • To access Round-the-World Fares (such as Star Alliance/OneWorld/SkyTeam RTW), as well as other special Circle Fares (such as Circle Pacific, and Global Explorer): Select [Sabre: Fares/ZUJ], choose the [RTW] fare option, and enter the city/airport code of the starting point in the [From:] field.
   
   
2. Resolved: Awards/OneWorld Extended Mode Issue
   • OneWorld award availability can now be checked in Extended Mode for additional originating cities (incl. JNB, DXB, etc.)
   
   
3. Added: Proxy Authentication Options
   • For proxy servers requiring authentication, click the purple [Tools] button and select [Proxy Authentication Options] to enter the proxy username/password.
   
   

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Where do I book a flight not showing anywhere?
 

I'm using ExpertFlyer and a few fares came up with AI but I cannot seem to find them anywhere. Can someone direct me on this.

NYC-AMD TUE-19AUG08 AI
TAXES/FEES NOT INCLUDED
ADULT FARES
CX FARE FARE C AP MIN/ SEASONS...... MR GI DT
USD BASIS MAX
1 AI 549.00R GSLX4AN6 G SU/6M 19AUG8-18SEP8 R AT D

SPECIFIED ROUTE: 0123
NYC-LON-BHX/PAR/FRA-BOM-DEL(AI/IC)AMD
NYC-LON-BHX/PAR/FRA/PAR/FRA-DEL-BOM(AI/IC)AMD
NYC-PAR-LON/BHX/FRA-BOM-DEL(AI/IC)AMD
NYC-PAR-LON/BHX/FRA/BHX/FRA-DEL-BOM(AI/IC)AMD
NYC-FRA-LON/BHX/PAR-BOM-DEL(AI/IC)AMD
NYC-FRA-LON/BHX/PAR/BHX/PAR-DEL-BOM(AI/IC)AMD

It's a regular published fare and can be booked via any booking source, including calling AI Res directly.

Are routing rules back yet? I sure hope so. I miss them.

[QUOTE=KVS;9857906]What's New in Version 3.0.0

Since updating to 3.1.1 (PLAT) I can no loger get Delta Fare rules using ZUJ
(both SG and HK). When you click on View fare Rules or Fare Summary I get ERROR Retreiving fare rules block error message. Doing BOS to ATL on DL,. All the fares are listed (RT/Max), Same issue on AA BOS-LAX.

Worked fine yesterday with previous revision.

I miss them too, but no, I am afraid, they are not back yet...

I just tried it and everything works fine in V3.1.1. If the problem persists, pls provide the exact error message.

I got fare rules yesterday and last week using previous rev. Not routing rules, but fare rules.

The error message is
A block that appears

KVS availabilty tool
A big red X
Error Retreiving Fare Rules
with an OK block to click

When you click OK, the block goes away, but nothing else displays

I did BOS-ATL R/T
pos SG highlighted the fare line
right mouse click picked view fare rules

Tried other routings and also tried AA

and picked the first block (the DL fare rule)
as of 7:55pm June 11

Error Retreiving Fare Rules
 

Thanks for the info. A bug has been identified and corrected. Pls download V3.1.2.

Fixed confirmation with 3.1.2
THANKS for the quick fix

Did something change with the * A award search
I just updated to 3.1.1
and now I get this message :
[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.1/Platinum - SNT: Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA]

FRA Frankfurt Metro / Frankfurt Int'l DE = FRA HHN [EDDF]
EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini BA AR [SAEZ]
MON 01 Sep 2008 / 1 Seat

Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C Availability
--------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- -----------------------------------------
No award availability - Route too complex

I am not entirely sure why the ANA engine is returning that error, but the adjacent date works fine:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.2/Platinum - SNT: Awards/StarAlliance/JP-ANA]

The problem is appearing because FRA-EZE operates only 5 days a week, and Monday Sept 1 isn't one of those days. The ANA tool can't produce an alternative routing (if you're asking it to with the Max box checked).

That was my original thought, but the Timetable showed that that flight does operate on Mondays:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.2/Platinum - Amadeus: Timetable/NL-BCDF]

Hmmph, whaddaya know. I didn't think it operated Mondays but it does.

And in fact this isn't apparently an ANA website problem either, logging into my ANA account award search pulls up the flights and there's award availability.

I couldn't find an announcement related to this. I have KVS Tool Plat. v.3.1.2, and was looking for fares (not routing rules) YOW-FRA with AC using the Sabre: Fares/ZUJ method. It produces 35 results (with Max checked) but none show the M, U, or Y fare classes. I do have the class set to Economy. Basically, it shows the fares from lowest to highest, but does not reach the fully flexible Economy fares. If I uncheck Max, it returns the first 32 results instead of 35.

Any suggestions on how the flexible economy fare classes can be displayed?

The ANA website can only search for R/T award itineraries, so if you set the departure date to 01 Sep and return date to be next day (i.e. 02 Sep), the ANA website will throw an error (because the [return] flight does not operate on Tuesdays) ...

[Fares/ZUJ] Method is, indeed, limited to 35 fares (with the Max option activated).

To see the remaining Y fares, pls use the [Fares/DotRes] Method.

Hello,
I am getting the following error when searching on Apollo:ITN

_______________
Data Source Error:

"Processing Error"

If the reason(s) for the above error message are unclear, please click the [?] button to review the latest system status announcements

_______________

I clicked on the [?] as suggested however am not getting any luck. I am presently using ver 3.1.2/Platinum.

Any feedback?

No problems to report at the moment.

Pls try again, and if you are still getting that message, advise the exact input parameters (From/To/Date/etc.)

Thanks for the response.

Quick question:

Does anyone know what class AC uses for upgrades from Economy to Executive? Also is that upgrade class the same for domestic and international both? Being a KVS availability platinum member, what's the best way to check upgrade availability on AC using the tool?

Thanks in advance.

It's I class for both, using the [Galileo: ETR] Method.

That's perfect. Thanks!

OK - thanks.

I preferred the fact that one doesn't have to enter specific dates with Fares/ZUJ. The Fares/DotRes Method only returns 13 fares, including the Y fares.:confused:

Fares/DotRes can return up to 50 fares. If you are only getting 13, that means that those are all applicable fares for the requested dates.

VS award availabilty
 

Can KVS show this?
If not, are there any other ways ?

VS award availability is not currently supported by any Tool that I am aware of. But you can always use Virgin-Atlantic.com (VS FFP account sign-up required).

Two questions, please (I am a Platinum subscriber):

1. Is JL award availability searchable? (They are now members of OneWorld) If so, how?
2. Is there any way to search a range of dates for award availability? If so, how?

Thanks!

Problems accessing schedule
 

I am having several problems accessing schedule and seats. Some examples:

1/ Using both GDS or through Amadeus schedules, I cannot pull nonstop JL flights on JFK - NRT

2/ Using both GDS or through Amadeus schedules, I cannot pull nonstop AA flights on JFK/ORD - BCN.

Any idea what is going on? I have had this problem for the past 3 days or so.

Cheers,
A.

Currently, OW award availably is supported for QF/BA/AA/AY/IB/MA/LA only.

Pls see http://FAQ.KVSTool.com/

Here they are:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.2/Platinum - Amadeus: Timetable/NL-BCDF]
Likewise:

[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.2/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/UK-ASB]
:confused:

What is Extended Mode, please?

If you hold your mouse over it, a tooltip explanation will appear ;)

= I still don't get it. I re-ran the thing ... and then did just JFK-BCN/NRT (not NYC) and still not seeing the direct flights. How do I copy paste into FT? I can show you my runs.

Thanks,
A.

[KVS Availability Tool 3.1.0/Platinum - Amadeus: Timetable/NL-BCDF]