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I think this is something we need to talk about
Some habits can die...
At the end of the day, in this forum something like "routine" doesn't exist
KVS Availability Tool läuft bald aus, lohnt sich ein Wechsel zu Expertflyer?
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I think this is something we need to talk about
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At the end of the day, in this forum something like "routine" doesn't exist
Please use the new [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] Method in the KVS Tool, which supports searches for up to 8 passengers.
With 5 it's working however ITA with 4 returns the following error message: (for MUC-CPT on 30.12.2011)
[KVS Availability Tool 6.3.0.R2/Diamond - ITA: Awards/AC-StarAlliance]
MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss DE [EDDM]
CPT Cape Town Intl ZA [FACT]
FRI 30 Dec 2011 | 5 Seats
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ---------------------------------------
Route Too Complex/No Award Availability
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with 4 seats I obtain the error
Datasource Error [RD]
"(Engine Error)"
If the reason(s) for the above error message are unclear, please visit www-
.KVSTool.com to review the latest system status announcements
Unfortunately, the [Awards/AC-StarAlliance] engine is having difficulty with the EUR-ZA routings -- please try adding a 'dummy' North America-EUR segment as a work-around:
[KVS Availability Tool 6.4.0/Diamond - ITA: Awards/AC-StarAlliance/CA]
Code:
YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl ON CA [CYYZ]
CPT Cape Town Intl ZA [FACT]
FRI 30 Dec 2011 | 4 Seats
Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- ------------
AC 876 YYZ 22:25 FRA 11:55 +1 77L 0 YS+
[B] -> SA 261 FRA 20:45 +1 JNB 08:35 +2 346 0 YS+
-> SA 337 JNB 13:00 +2 CPT 15:10 +2 738 0 YS+
[/B]AC 90 YYZ 22:30 GRU 11:25 +1 77W 0 YS+
-> SA 223 GRU 18:30 +1 JNB 07:10 +2 346 0 YS+
-> SA 337 JNB 13:00 +2 CPT 15:10 +2 738 0 YS+
AC 858 YYZ 22:55 LHR 11:15 +1 763 0 YS+
-> SA 235 LHR 18:05 +1 JNB 07:35 +2 343 0 YS+
-> SA 337 JNB 13:00 +2 CPT 15:10 +2 738 0 YS+
AC 858 YYZ 22:55 LHR 11:15 +1 763 0 YS+
-> SA 237 LHR 21:05 +1 JNB 10:35 +2 332 0 YS+
-> SA 337 JNB 13:00 +2 CPT 15:10 +2 738 0 YS+In any case, it doesn't look like any flights on that route have 5 Award seats Available.
Das Problem der fehlenden Award-Plätze? Wird wohl nicht gelöst werden....
Ach wirklich? War doch klar. Aber von kvstool würde ich solche Bugs nicht erwarten...
There are no "Bugs" in the KVS Tool, however, all queries are subject to the limitations (and quirks) of the relevant airline systems and engines.
The Star Alliance StarNet system standard for Award Availability queries is 4 seats and trying to go above that can be problematic...
Noch einmal auf die Eingangsfrage zurückkommend (KVS vs. Expertflyer), da ich jetzt beide Systeme ausgiebig genutzt habe.
Ich finde doch KVS deutlich besser, auch wenn es nur "andere Systeme anzapft" und im den Sinne nur ein Screenparser ist. Folgende Gründe:
Ich kann also jedem nur das KVS-Tool empfehlen, ich würde auch gleich wieder zurückgehen, wenn ich nicht noch eine EF-Subscription hätte...
Ich finde doch KVS deutlich besser, auch wenn es nur "andere Systeme anzapft" und im den Sinne nur ein Screenparser ist. Folgende Gründe:
- Sehr viel schneller in Abfragen als die EF-Webseite.
- Einziges Tool für (komfortable) *A Awards-Abfrage (DM)
- M&M AWARD Verfügbarkeit
Ich kann also jedem nur das KVS-Tool empfehlen, ich würde auch gleich wieder zurückgehen, wenn ich nicht noch eine EF-Subscription hätte...
Thanks for sharing your findings -- looking forward to welcoming you back on board in the near future
.Thanks for sharing your findings -- looking forward to welcoming you back on board in the near future
I would like to, unfortunately my subscription with Expertflyer won't be ending any time soon and I'm not keen on paying same type of service twice. As there are no promos for KVS, it will take some time before I will come back...
Some hints also for KVS: The period of vocational adjustment is quite tough despite your online manual. It requires some research in forums etc. to get the right answers. This is besides the mobile companion definitely something to work on as EF is ready-to-use after subscription (very intuitive frontend etc.).
The KVS Tool Mobile Companion is designed to handle the most common on-the-go tasks (currently Flight Availability, Timetables, Operational Flight Info, Seat Maps), and is not intended as a replacement for the main KVS Tool desktop application, which is too powerful (and complex) to be fully usable (or replicated) in a mobile format.
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The KVS Tool Mobile Companion is designed to handle the most common on-the-go tasks (currently Flight Availability, Timetables, Operational Flight Info, Seat Maps), and is not intended as a replacement for the main KVS Tool desktop application, which is too powerful (and complex) to be fully usable (or replicated) in a mobile format.
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But it shouldn't be so difficult to integrate the Award availabilty into the mobile version. Honestly, i hate it, that i always need to use the kvs Client instead of using the mobile version.
Especially as there are free availability solutions available on the market (awardfinder script, ANA, Aeroplan)...
Keep KVS running on your local PC @home and connect to it via TeamViewer. Voila: Mobile Award Queries!
Keep KVS running on your local PC @home and connect to it via TeamViewer. Voila: Mobile Award Queries!
I have logme in ignition for the Remote access. But your approach is too complicated.please add a GUI for Awards into the mobile Version. Thanks
Keep KVS running on your local PC @home and connect to it via TeamViewer. Voila: Mobile Award Queries!
The main KVS Tool application needs a 'proper' machine (PC or Mac Desktop/Laptop/NetBook) to run on -- a mobile/tablet device is not sufficient.
However, as SlRlUS had already mentioned, you can use a remote access solution for this.
Although i'd prefer a GUI in the mobile version too. ;-) Remote via mobile phone consumes a lot of traffic and you're not always blessed with 3G or unlimited GB. So that's nothing but a work-around.
What-so-ever: KVS keeps being the icing on the cake compared to other solutions.
Last year, FlyerTalk member Lux had put together a set of comparison charts -- here is the *A Award/Upgrade Availability section:
Lux@FT meinte:
There've been Sabre/FS issues; today's update made the search engine work again, but now it's broken --- again.
As a side-note, what does GTC stand for?
As a side-note, what does GTC stand for?