via Gallielo I see C9 I6 ... but Apollo ITN/CWT I see no "I" fare yet -- given it is visible via Gallileo, does that mean the tool will be able to see it via the other interfaces?

Update: Apollo does show I6 - just not where I was looking! :rolleyes:


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PB

A concreate 'use case' about how KVS helped me.
I had a ticket for morning flight PDX-ATL when I decided to move it to a night flith a day before. The flght was fully booked and Delta even didn't want to put me to a waiting list. I executed a query in KVS periodically since yesterday but today all of a sudden one place showed available. I called immediatelly Delta and booked it! What's a luck, I couldn't do it without KVS!:-))

Thanks for the great tool!

P.S. contribution is on the way

Version 1.4.2 Released
 

Version 1.4.2 of the KVS Availability Tool is now available for download.

Reminder:

• The new [Consolidated FAQ] (in 2 parts) is available at the top of this thread

Thanks:

• To all the members who have made a [contribution] to support the project

[Download Link]

Uh have not heard of KVS before
 

Can someone explain to me what KVS is and how you have used it on UA to fly and upgrade etc....

Probably most people know but I was not aware of this tool before.

Thank you.

I use the "free" version. It shows me fare bucket availability on most carriers (the same f9 a9 y9 b9 etc format). But, some of the cheaper buckets that are still available through consolidators don't show on KVS. Maybe I need to switch the GDS that it searches to be able to see those too.

One thing I really miss not being able to do is see award bucket availability on LH/UA/SQ. For some (unknown) reason, KVS is unable to show those. From what i have read, even the paid versions don't offer that. So, i am guessing the *A carriers pulled that out of the GDS.

I use the KVS tool in combination with the *A electronic timetable to decide routing. Being 2p, i get E+ seating. but occasionally when my wife or kid come along, i end up having to buy a E/M/U fare for them to get one of them into E+. In such situations, its easier to use KVS than United.com's fare availability feature.

I agree - - very useful for looking at paid fare bucket availability. Not able to see upgrade or award availability.

KVS - Award question
 

KVS - on which carriers do you show award/upgrade inventory ?

Take a look at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...44#post2804874 under [Classes Displayed By Airline].

dude this tool is seriously the best thing ever :)

I've been using it for months, and I have to agree! One of the great treasures of FT. :D

Ignore message re: cannot connect - posting on FT resolved the problem! :D

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PB

Just a reminder to all existing users of the [KVS Availability Tool] who may still be using outdated versions (i.e. earlier than V1.4.2) to upgrade.

BTW, here is a sneak preview of what's coming-up in the next version which is due to be released very soon:

• PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager: Allows you to save a list of your Itineraries/PNRs for easy reference and 1-click web-based retrieval. Supports all 4 major GDS systems: Amadeus, Sabre/Abacus, Galileo/Apollo, and Worldspan.

Just a reminder to all existing users of the [KVS Availability Tool] who may still be using outdated versions (i.e. earlier than V1.4.2) to upgrade.

BTW, here is a sneak preview of what's coming-up in the next version which is due to be released very soon:

• PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager: Allows you to save a list of your Itineraries/PNRs for easy reference and 1-click web-based retrieval. Supports all 4 major GDS systems: Amadeus, Sabre/Abacus, Galileo/Apollo, and Worldspan.

Just a reminder to all existing users of the [KVS Availability Tool] who may still be using outdated versions (i.e. earlier than V1.4.2) to upgrade.

BTW, here is a sneak preview of what's coming-up in the next version which is due to be released very soon:

• PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager: Allows you to save a list of your Itineraries/PNRs for easy reference and 1-click web-based retrieval. Supports all 4 major GDS systems: Amadeus, Sabre/Abacus, Galileo/Apollo, and Worldspan.

Just a reminder to all existing users of the [KVS Availability Tool] who may still be using outdated versions (i.e. earlier than V1.4.2) to upgrade.

BTW, here is a sneak preview of what's coming-up in the next version which is due to be released very soon:

• PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager: Allows you to save a list of your Itineraries/PNRs for easy reference and 1-click web-based retrieval. Supports all 4 major GDS systems: Amadeus, Sabre/Abacus, Galileo/Apollo, and Worldspan.

When ITN really goes down, there will always be a thread regarding it over in the UA forum because it causes the United.com website to go down as well :).

What is the full KVS down load link
 

what is the full www link to load the latest version

I found it

What is the full www link to load the latest version[/QUOTE]


http://kvs.unrealnetwork.com/Tool/index.htm?FT-TP

The link is located at the very beginning of this thread. The link in my signature will take you there :).

I am unable to make a contribution through amazon. here is the link i am getting:

We are not able to continue with this transaction because the recipient is unable to receive payments through the Amazon Honor System at this time.

Please try again at a later time.

Just sent you a private message regarding this...

Not sure if I am being a little bit thick here... but in the main FAQ it talks about:

PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager
Click the PNR/Itinerary Retrieval toolbar button
Allows you to save a list of your Itineraries/PNRs for easy reference and 1-click web-based retrieval.
Supports all 4 major GDS systems: Amadeus, Sabre/Abacus, Galileo/Apollo, and Worldspan.

I hunted, and searched, yet I cannot find anything in my v1.4.2 which relates to this.

Anyone able to help me out?

Many thanks!

The new PNR/Itinerary Retrieval Manager feature will be available as of the next version (v1.4.3) and the FAQ has been updated in anticipation of the upcoming release. So no need to worry :).

same for me, pls let me know hot to obtain the code...

Just PM me with your System Code ...

Ba awards?
 

Sorry if this has been asked before (cannot find it via search). Am I correct classes X, U, Z, P on BA are not displayed by the tool even in its premier version? Thanks.

Yes you're correct -- BA hides its award/upgrade classes.

I get the following message today:

Please note that this version of the KVS Availability Tool may no longer be current.
It is recommended that you download an updated version soon.

My question is how to do that?

Do you have to re-request an access code, or does it already know when downloaded file is installed.

Thanks for any help.

Simply go back to the top of the KVS thread (or follow the links off of any of KVSs latest postings) and you just download the latest version. If you already have a key then it will simply install overtop and you are good to go. Do not uninstall your current version. I did not and all was fine.

Thanks, that worked great.

Good - since I do not supply warranties :D

thanks kvs for the cool tool !

Welcome Micro ... enjoy our "fun" community :p

MCM's new baby is already posting?! WOW :D

I know i have said it before but thanks.... Love the tool.

KVS Availability Tool - AA
 

Moved to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...l#post11971225