Version 1.3.9 Released
 

Version 1.3.9 of the KVS Availability Tool is now available for download.

New Features:

• Sabre: AUA/*A: Now displays info about Eligibility of the segment for E-Ticket'ing, Departure Terminal, Arrival Terminal in the pop-up segment info menu

Reminder:

• The new consolidated FAQ is now available at the top of the thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...20#post2804874

Download Link:

• http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=319244

Help with Letters
 

Hi,

This may seem a bit off topic but............

I am a bit new to this and i was wondering what exaclty the letters is the availability mean? ie.C,E :confused:

I know:
P/F= First Class
J= 2nd Class
Y= Economy Class

but what about the others?

Thanks
Lonic

Welcome to FT. Lonic_nz
The different letters refer to different fare buckets. So on AC, for example, Y,M,U,B,H are all upgradeable with SWUs. For domestic fares, the letters translate into Freedom, Latitude, Fun, Tango, etc., with mutliple buckets in each of those categories. The fare price declines from left to right.

KVS, these new features are great. Thanks again for the great tool!

I just sent you a PM to get your details to send a donation.

No more Award Availability (Sabre/AUA)
 

Unfortunately it seems to be that AUA has stopped the access to award availability through their site today. Until yesterday I was able to see the LH O/I/X classes, today they are gone... very sad...

No award availability
 

Maybe LH/ AUA wants to prevent us from efficiently taking advantage of our miles?

Confossed??
 

How does the word FREEDOM become the letter YMUor B. Was there actually a word associated with each letter? If so, where can we see these links.

CFB

I'm in Germany on my way back to the US. Was just checking award availability on LH and noticed the same problem on the AUA query.

Does anyone have any actual info on this problem? Is it a temporary problem or a real issue????

If so, any suggestions on getting O/I/X availability?

FREEDOM/FUN etc. were AC's (ex) proprietary names for different types of fare. This was their "simplified" system. However, beneath that level, each of those fares contained a number of different fare buckets with different prices and slightly different rules. For the average customer it didn't make too much difference, but for the folks around here it could be important. So Freedom was synonomous with Y. Check the sticky at the top for more info.

Fare Basis Vs. Booking Class Vs. Friendly Fare Name
 

There appears to be some confusion between the various terms, associated with fares and bookings. To summarize:

• Fare Basis is a 1-8 character code, e.g. "G1TGA"
  • Friendly Fare Names are used used by the AC to refer to the various fare [codes]. For example "G1TGA" is also known as "Tango"
• Booking Class is a 1-letter code, which is always the 1st letter of the Fare Basis, e.g. "G"
• Class of Service/Cabin Class is the physical space in the aircraft, e.g. Economy or Business

So the sequence is:
Fare Basis --> Booking Class --> Class of Service/Cabin Class

I second this... I was using KVS to check availability but ive noticed the award classes are now removed... Anyone any idea when or if it will come back?

*A Award Classes
 

Very sad indeed.

As of a few days ago, the following *A award classes are no longer shown through the use of the AUA/*A option:

• LH: O/I/X
• SK: -/I/X
• TG: O/I/X
• RG: O/I/X

However, the following award classes are still shown:

• OS: -/I/X
• BD: -/I/X
• LO: -/I/X

Given the fact that it is not just LH's classes that are no longer shown, it is likely that this was an 'initiative' of the AUA itself...

Version 1.4.0 Released
 

Version 1.4.0 of the KVS Availability Tool is now available for download.

New Features:

• Detailed segment info and real-time flight operational info for airlines hosted in Amadeus [e.g. LH/OS/AF/BA/BD/IB/SK/LO] such as gate departure time, delay info, take-off time, landing time, etc.
• Fare Listings
• Amadeus Timetable

New 2-Tier Registration/Access Policy:

• Please click here for details.

Links:

• Download

Please ignore ... PBCAK!!

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PB

Wow, you are fast! :). The link should work -- try disabling any pop-up blockers as it will open in a new window. In any case, I will send you a PM about it very soon...

Thanks KVS! ^ :cool:

Old Kvs
 

Does anybody still have the OLD KVS tool (v1.39)? Please send me a private message as the new tool doesn't work on my computer at all.

Mine works just fine

v1.4.0 is a great improvement. Thanks KVS! ^ ^ ^ I am happy to send in additional contribution. :)

Warning Re: Outdated Versions of the Tool
 

I do hope folks heed your advise KVS ... your time and your tool are both valuable assets and I personally would hate to see it compromised!

KVS rules!

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PB

Both of the links in this message seem to lead to other messages and not to any more information or download of KVS' availability tool. What gives? Popup blocking is not the problem, I've canceled it. I have no problem with the registration policy that I know of, I can't even see what it is!

Did you try this one?: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...20#post2804833
It should bring you to the beginning of this thread and a section entitled [How To Download]

KVS Availability Tool - UA
 

[--- Reserved For Future Use ---]

KVS Availability Tool - NW
 

NW Booking Classes Displayed (award/upgrade classes are in green):

• Apollo: ITN
  • P F Y B M H Q V L T K (Domestic)
  • J C Z I Y B M H Q V L T K (Intl)
• Sabre: ITN
  • P F Y B M H Q V L T K (Domestic)
  • J C Z I Y B M H Q V L T K (Intl)
• Galileo: ETR
  • (TBD)
• Worldspan: ITN
  • P F Y B M H Q V L T K (Domestic)
  • J C Z I Y B M H Q V L T K (Intl)
• ITA: Awards/SkyTeam
  • CS=A/D CA=RN YS=MN YA=Y

[--- Reserved For Future Use ---]

the only ones that really matter are Z (discounted biz class and full fare Y up to biz class mileage upgrades), D (award business class) and A (award first class).

I think I've seen Z on ITN before. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a way to easily see D & A availability?

KVS Availability Tool - DL
 

DL Booking Classes Displayed (Award/Upgrade classes are in green):

• WSpan: ITN
  • F A Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - F)
  • C D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - C)
  • J D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Intl)
• Apollo: ITN
  • F A Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - F)
  • C D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - C)
  • J D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Intl)
• Sabre: ITN
  • F A Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - F)
  • C D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - C)
  • J D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Intl)
• Galileo: ETR
  • F A Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - F)
  • C D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Domestic - C)
  • J D S I Y B M H Q K L U T (Intl)
• DLM: Awards/SkyTeam
  • FS=R CS=O YS=N
  • FM=Medium F Award CM=Medium C Award YM=Medium Y Award
  • FA=High F Award CA=High C Award YA=High Y Award

[--- Reserved For Future Use ---]

and R

And "I" of course!!!!!

I'm a bit surprised J/C aren't on the list as well....nothing usually very secret about those two.

Steve

Agreed that "I" is critical. In order to upgrade a "B" fare internationally, there must be availability in the "I" bucket. "D" is for International Award in WBC. Typically if there is D, there is I, and almost always, D < I.

This is a great tool but lack access to NW hidden fares, just like any other tools available right now. I use it all the time to look at loads.

The price is also right! :)

Any tool out there for I availability?
 

After the fall of WPAA lister and availability tool v1.64 (smiley), is there any way to look at I availability, or D?

Yes, use nwa.com and search with the mileage upgrade feature.

so award buckets are no longer visible?

Do those classes only apply to certain NW routes?

Correct. P/F are only for flights where FC is sold (usually within North America including Hawaii). J/C/Z are only flights where WBC is sold (usually to/from/within Europe and Asia). Your tool has no trouble with J/C/Z on appropriate routes.