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« Last edited by YMW on February 04, 2016, 09:16:35 PM »

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #360 on: March 08, 2017, 09:25:30 PM »
Also if there can be a way to set multiple alerts at once. It's really annoying having to set each alert separately

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #361 on: April 28, 2017, 09:12:31 AM »
Im trying to book EY in business from JFK to AUH, EF is showing 7 seats avail on the A380 and the 77W but Ethiad is only showing it avail on the 77w. Does this happen often with EF? Which list is more accurate? If i book the 77w up until how early can i change to the earlier flight if it opens up on Ehiad (a380)? Thanks

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #362 on: April 28, 2017, 11:13:56 AM »
Is there a way to check award for Hawaiian Airlines on expertflyer?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #363 on: April 28, 2017, 05:40:35 PM »
Is there a way to check award for Hawaiian Airlines on expertflyer?

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES REWARDS
http://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2218/~/book-award-flights

Super Saver - The lowest mileage Coach flight award.
Coach Saver - Available when Super Saver awards are not. Coach Saver awards may be purchased online only.
Coach Flex - Can be redeemed for travel on Hawaiian Airlines with twice the miles of a Super Saver award when both Super Saver and Saver awards are not available.
First/Business Saver - The lower mileage First/Business flight award.
First/Business Flex - Can be redeemed for travel on Hawaiian Airlines with twice the miles of a First/Business Saver award when a First/Business Saver award is not available.
Upgrades - Must be processed through Reservations, all award upgrades must be ticketed 26 hours prior to flight departure.

Anyone know the fare codes for those to be plugged into expertflyer?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #364 on: April 28, 2017, 09:17:13 PM »
How often does it run for alerts?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #365 on: May 04, 2017, 04:08:39 PM »
anyone has a ExpertFlyer.com account? I am looking if someone can create a award search on a flight

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #366 on: May 26, 2017, 03:28:11 PM »
@ExpertFlyer Voice

Can you explain?

Available in F on UA.com:



But not showing on EF (and I've had an alert set for about a week):




2015: 116K bkd | 1.6M brnd | F: OZ,NH,AA,EK | J: UA,CA,TK,DL,TN,AF,VA | LIH,NRT,ROR,PEK,CNS,BOB,MEL,TLV & Pacific Hopper

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #367 on: May 26, 2017, 03:32:55 PM »
In fact, AC and UA show three seats:


2015: 116K bkd | 1.6M brnd | F: OZ,NH,AA,EK | J: UA,CA,TK,DL,TN,AF,VA | LIH,NRT,ROR,PEK,CNS,BOB,MEL,TLV & Pacific Hopper

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #368 on: May 26, 2017, 06:26:04 PM »
@ExpertFlyer Voice

Can you explain?

Did you run an Award & Upgrade search? If so you will see the message "The date specified is before the minimum date supported by the airline. Please specify another date." LH award data isn't available within 4 days of the flight.

If you have further customer support questions please email customercare@expertflyer.com directly, thanks.

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #369 on: May 26, 2017, 07:28:09 PM »
Did you run an Award & Upgrade search? If so you will see the message "The date specified is before the minimum date supported by the airline. Please specify another date." LH award data isn't available within 4 days of the flight.

If you have further customer support questions please email customercare@expertflyer.com directly, thanks.
That's unfortunate. I'd say a large swath of their availability gets released in that time frame. Including these seats.
2015: 116K bkd | 1.6M brnd | F: OZ,NH,AA,EK | J: UA,CA,TK,DL,TN,AF,VA | LIH,NRT,ROR,PEK,CNS,BOB,MEL,TLV & Pacific Hopper

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #370 on: May 28, 2017, 06:54:24 AM »
Hi
I just this post about expert flyer, can someone explain something to me.
Can't Matrix do the same thing as expert flyer just with out the alerts, why should I pay 4.99 a month for this service?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #371 on: May 28, 2017, 08:59:31 AM »
Hi
I just this post about expert flyer, can someone explain something to me.
Can't Matrix do the same thing as expert flyer just with out the alerts, why should I pay 4.99 a month for this service?
ITA is for revenue flights. EF can search award seats.

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #372 on: May 29, 2017, 12:26:29 AM »
ITA is for revenue flights. EF can search award seats.

In addition, here is the full feature set of ExpertFlyer, you'll notice many searches and features that are unique: https://www.expertflyer.com/frequent-flyer-programs

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #373 on: June 06, 2017, 03:13:57 AM »
Since yesterday when I try logging in to my account I get the following message "Access To Website Blocked"

WTF?

Did you ever figure out what this was about? It's happening to me now.

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #374 on: June 06, 2017, 07:35:00 AM »
Can I setup an alert if another flight is added on a certain route/date?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #375 on: September 28, 2017, 09:05:16 AM »
are there any free alternatives out there to be notified of seat availability?

Ef more or less is not free anymore, can only do a couple searches before being blocked.

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #376 on: September 28, 2017, 11:28:56 AM »
are there any free alternatives out there to be notified of seat availability?

Ef more or less is not free anymore, can only do a couple searches before being blocked.

You can do more than a couple on the Free account, the count resets every 24 hours. Also if your goal is to setup a Seat Alert, you only need 1 seat map search to set that up. If you need help with a specific flight please email us directly at customercare@

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #377 on: September 29, 2017, 11:01:42 AM »
I always seem to be getting Phantom availability when searching MU business award and then trying to book with Delta.
Is Delta not able to book but it's there?

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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #378 on: September 30, 2017, 08:56:35 PM »
I always seem to be getting Phantom availability when searching MU business award and then trying to book with Delta.
Is Delta not able to book but it's there?

MU shows lots of phantom on delta.

Try checking on AF, if it's there bigger chance it's real


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Re: ExpertFlyer.com - Master Information and Updates Thread
« Reply #379 on: September 30, 2017, 09:11:18 PM »
MU shows lots of phantom on delta.

Try checking on AF, if it's there bigger chance it's real

That I know, I know AF always is correct.

My question is why is EF even worse than DL?