tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post6236200520088012585..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: OAG Flights2GoAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-4405560419204032522009-02-27T23:45:00.000+00:002009-02-27T23:45:00.000+00:00The author would probably be happy to know that KV...The author would probably be happy to know that <B>KVS Tool</B> (mentioned by the previous poster, <A HREF="http://www.KVSTool.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.KVSTool.com/</A>) automatically recognizes both <B>IATA</B> (3-letter) and <B>ICAO</B> (4-letter) airport codes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-39266920934885540742009-02-23T23:13:00.000+00:002009-02-23T23:13:00.000+00:00I am trying to figure out how this product is diff...I am trying to figure out how this product is different from Expertflyer.com and KVSTool (my preferred service, though not web based), both of which seem to allow for the same kind of information you cite from OAG. I did notice on the OAG website that one could pay for booking access too, which would be a plus. It would be lovely to get a comparison of all three from you, especially from the perspective of a pilot who needs on-the-go information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-86264710505755591542009-02-23T19:26:00.000+00:002009-02-23T19:26:00.000+00:00I'm actually in favor of a la carte pricing. I do...I'm actually in favor of a la carte pricing. I don't WANT to pay for stuff I don't want, thank you! More options are almost always better.<BR/><BR/>The OAG is a real godsend for commuting pilots. When one's able to jumpseat on anyone, and the only obstacle is awareness of the opportunities, the OAG is the ultimate tool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-56183330644740195022009-02-23T17:04:00.000+00:002009-02-23T17:04:00.000+00:00The "saverjet" video at the end is good, eh? I do...The "saverjet" video at the end is good, eh? I don't fly a lot these days, but even I've noticed the piecemeal approach to pricing. I wish they'd just raise their prices and be straightforward about it, instead of charging for "extra" luggage, etc.<BR/><BR/>The best part is the $15 tip for the pilots. What a great idea! Imagine the haul underpaid commuter pilots could pull in a single day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-57577354532487617352009-02-23T16:34:00.000+00:002009-02-23T16:34:00.000+00:00I found a good strategy to deal with a weather del...I found a good strategy to deal with a weather delay at a major airport. While waiting in a 50 person queue at the gate to get rebooked for our cancelled flight I called the 800 number from my cell phone. The phone agents weren't nearly as busy as the Gate agents. The Phone agent was able to get me a confirmed seat and a seat assignment on the flight that we were all waiting in line for. A short while later one of the gate agents stood on a chair and shouted "Anyone with confirmed seats on this flight please come to the podium". They handed me my boarding pass and I by passed the long line and got on the completely full flight when many others didn't. Not sure it was proper airport etiquette, but I looked at is a helping the airline to make better use of their resources by allowing the gate agent to help others. Call it a form of CRM if you will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com