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#406
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Cool! I look forward to trying it.
Now, if only Apple had a way to code the web form to turn off autocorrect, then you could do so on appropriate fields, and avoid the nonsense of autocorrecting airport and airline codes. Last time it did this, I ended up in some Catch-22 where the airline that EF thought I meant based on the autocorrect didn't fly the route, and I couldn't resubmit.
Now, if only Apple had a way to code the web form to turn off autocorrect, then you could do so on appropriate fields, and avoid the nonsense of autocorrecting airport and airline codes. Last time it did this, I ended up in some Catch-22 where the airline that EF thought I meant based on the autocorrect didn't fly the route, and I couldn't resubmit.
#407
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,924
Much easier to operate this interface with my fat fingers ^ (except maybe the AT&T part ;-p)
Wish all cabins could be displayed simultaneously on the seatmaps, but at least you have added the links to view the other cabins from the seatmap display without having to go Back.
Thanks!
Wish all cabins could be displayed simultaneously on the seatmaps, but at least you have added the links to view the other cabins from the seatmap display without having to go Back.
Thanks!
Cool! I look forward to trying it.
Now, if only Apple had a way to code the web form to turn off autocorrect, then you could do so on appropriate fields, and avoid the nonsense of autocorrecting airport and airline codes. Last time it did this, I ended up in some Catch-22 where the airline that EF thought I meant based on the autocorrect didn't fly the route, and I couldn't resubmit.
Now, if only Apple had a way to code the web form to turn off autocorrect, then you could do so on appropriate fields, and avoid the nonsense of autocorrecting airport and airline codes. Last time it did this, I ended up in some Catch-22 where the airline that EF thought I meant based on the autocorrect didn't fly the route, and I couldn't resubmit.
#408




Join Date: Aug 2004
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Good to know. When I ended up in the Catch-22 due to autocorrect, I was using Safari on an iPhone running IOS 2 or something, so maybe the no auto-correct code isn't implemented on older iPhones? I ran into it on airport and airline fields doing a flight availability search. Although, come to think of it, this was on the full site, not the mobile one.
#409
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist




Join Date: Feb 2005
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I'm having a problem with m.expertflyer.com on my blackberry where I can't enter enough letters. For instance in the airline code field I can only enter a single letter and in the airport field I can only enter two letter.
#410
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If that doesn't work:
#411
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We're not seeing that problem on either the new or old mobile sites. Please make sure you follow these directions for the proper settings on your BlackBerry: https://www.expertflyer.com/mobile/faq.do
If that doesn't work:
If that doesn't work:
Last edited by yosithezet; Apr 9, 2011 at 11:09 am
#412
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Last edited by ExpertFlyer Voice; Apr 9, 2011 at 12:16 pm
#413


Join Date: Sep 2005
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Hadn't logged in the mobile site for a while and I am pleasantly surprised to see the new interface.
It's a great upgrade. I like how the links are now more easily accessible by touch, and the information format is also much easier to read, which is perfect for on-the-go review of flight and upgrade status.
It's a great upgrade. I like how the links are now more easily accessible by touch, and the information format is also much easier to read, which is perfect for on-the-go review of flight and upgrade status.
#414
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: YYZ/DLC
Programs: AP, HHonours Diamond
Posts: 3,724
KLM Seat Map glitch
Seems like when you select "Premium Economy" for KLM seat maps, it shows both the PE and regular E.
To replicate: YYZ-AMS KL696
Also, MD11 seat map doesn't reflect the Seatguru overlay despite Seatguru carrying the data on its site for the shown version of MD11.
To replicate: YYZ-AMS KL696
Also, MD11 seat map doesn't reflect the Seatguru overlay despite Seatguru carrying the data on its site for the shown version of MD11.
#415
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist


Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 18,249
So if I just type in "expertflyer.com" on my Blackberry, it looks like I get the regular web-based site. I forget things like an initial "m." Shouldn't the program sense that the request is coming from a mobile and give me the mobile site automatically? That's what most mobile-enabled sites do.
#416
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Also, MD11 seat map doesn't reflect the Seatguru overlay despite Seatguru carrying the data on its site for the shown version of MD11.
Last edited by ExpertFlyer Voice; Apr 9, 2011 at 8:27 pm
#417
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So if I just type in "expertflyer.com" on my Blackberry, it looks like I get the regular web-based site. I forget things like an initial "m." Shouldn't the program sense that the request is coming from a mobile and give me the mobile site automatically? That's what most mobile-enabled sites do.
All of these URL's work for the mobile site:
m.expertflyer.com
mobile.expertflyer.com
expertflyer.mobi
expertflyer.com/mobile
use whatever you like best. What we do automatically sense is how advanced your mobile device is and show either the WAP or touch version accordingly.
Hadn't logged in the mobile site for a while and I am pleasantly surprised to see the new interface.
It's a great upgrade. I like how the links are now more easily accessible by touch, and the information format is also much easier to read, which is perfect for on-the-go review of flight and upgrade status.
It's a great upgrade. I like how the links are now more easily accessible by touch, and the information format is also much easier to read, which is perfect for on-the-go review of flight and upgrade status.
Last edited by ExpertFlyer Voice; Apr 9, 2011 at 8:05 pm
#418
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: ROC/SMF
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While I like that idea, and appreciate it on my iPad, I'd rather accidentally load the 'lite' version on a tablet than the relatively heavy full version on a cell connection. Any chance to default to the mobile site with a link to the full site at the bottom?
#419
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We have been taking this approach since the first mobile site was released in 2007, it's worked well thus far and changing it now would cause confusion. You can bookmark both and decide which to use as you see fit.
#420
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Would it at least be possible to detect that the user is accessing from a mobile device and have either a popup or a link at the bottom to the mobile site? Many times I go to sites and don't even realize they have a mobile version that might work better.
My pet peeves regarding mobile sites:
1) Sites that automatically redirect you to their mobile site with no way of accessing the full site
2) Sites that automatically redirect all incoming deep links to the mobile front page (making accessing a specific page via Google an impossibility on a mobile device)
So, if it ever comes to it, I'd like 2wheels's suggestion to be implemented, but make sure you avoid my pet peeves.



