We have been flying Delta award tickets since 2001. Never had any major changes. But, they will change the times of departure several times before we actually go. I know it is because we book so far ahead. We are flying through Atlanta. Booked to arrive there at 9 p.m. and stay at an airport hotel before leaving the next day for Africa. It will knock 5 hours off our flight time (or rather, break it up) Don't leave until 4 p.m. the next day. Hope to have dinner with friends. just paid off our AMEX for ROAR 2. Probably shouldn't be spending that kind of money with the economy so bad. John may go back to work the end of this month. Wouldn't that be nice? 5 months off on disability. judy