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03-06-2017 | 05:26 AM

#51

Tee1Up

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Originally Posted by FL370esq View Post
Hmmmmmm.....has EasyBid come to an end? Went to download next month's bid package and it said "Not Found."

Same here. Sent a screenshot to the powers that be. I'm concerned!

But now just tried it again...and it worked. Life is good!

03-06-2017 | 05:26 AM

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MikeF16

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I refuse to use it until absolutely mandatory. I can't remember if it was flight OPS or ALPA that sent out an email this month with the stat that about 5000 pilots had used the new system. To me the tone of the email was like they'd won some kind of victory and the program is awesome, just look how many people are using it... I thought about giving it a try but I really like the PBS desktop application. I won't touch the new program until the old one is 100% dead.

03-06-2017 | 06:30 AM

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Easybid posted today that there system will work after the changeover. No need to panic if you want to keep the simple easy to use system.

03-06-2017 | 06:43 AM

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Denny Crane

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Easybid posted today that there system will work after the changeover. No need to panic if you want to keep the simple easy to use system.

Well, they SAY that but, in the end, will it be true..........?

Denny

03-06-2017 | 07:43 AM

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MikeF16

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Well, they SAY that but, in the end, will it be true..........?

Denny

I think those guys are on to a pretty lucrative gig. Seems silly they wouldn't update their software when they might be in a potential growth scenario. Now, will it work immediately? Who knows, but I'm sure they'll eventually get their crap coagulated and will probably make out like bandits.

03-06-2017 | 08:16 AM

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I tried to go to the web app in the ATL A lounge yesterday and all I got was an error 404 page not found.

What a pile of crap. The desktop version worked fine and could be used offline.

03-06-2017 | 08:30 AM

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FL370esq

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Phew.....finally got April to load on EasyBid.

Tried using the Airbus app this AM and I must confess, I was more frustrated than a deaf mute at Bingo with Bingo trying to yell "Bingo!" as I entered bids. It is "functional" but incredibly labor intensive and finicky. Hopefully they will be able to improve its interface and functionality.

And, as was said before, if AZ has to put out an hour and 35 minute video on how to use this new app, I'm thinking the new platform isn't so intuitive/user friendly.

03-06-2017 | 01:42 PM

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Denny Crane

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Ever since the company got sold to Sabre, they haven't been as responsive as they could be.....

Just sayin'. I like the product and have used it since it was developed. I remember using it on my 486................don't quite remember using it on the 386 but might have....

Denny

03-06-2017 | 04:29 PM

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crewdawg

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Originally Posted by SideSticker

Same here. I made a polite suggestion that would make this pig a little more user friendly and was told 'we're not interested in your ideas'.

I suppose its so bad in its current form, they cant think past getting to run error free. Thats too bad, because i bet 13,000 engaged users could come up with lots of great suggestions.

In all fairness, I've received nothing but positive responses from my recommendations to the PBS committee. Most of the items I suggested we're already on the list to fix. They even took the time to explain why one of my ideas wouldn't be implemented...admittedly, I didn't expect it to be implemented.

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

Easybid posted today that there system will work after the changeover. No need to panic if you want to keep the simple easy to use system.

I'd never heard of easybid until this webapp uproar started. I've never had a problem bidding with Navtech or the new webapp. However, based on the amount of teeth gnashing about he webapp, I may try it out to see what it's all about. Does it work on Mac?

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What a pile of crap. The desktop version worked fine and could be used offline.

Didn't work on my MAC (w/o buying windows).

03-06-2017 | 05:00 PM

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notEnuf

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I reluctantly took time to view the vids on YouTube. I don't like the new format but the logic of bidding is the same as the old Navtech. I recommend Google chrome. I've had the best results with it and the demos are done on chrome but with a MacBook. I'm using my su(ck)rfa(ss)ce 3 and all the function seem to work with chrome. Good luck and do it on a long sit or layover. At least that way you aren't wasting home time to not get paid.