We just got new benefit of pass travel on DL but it's been a VERY long time since I have traveled non-rev. I apologize in advance if this has been asked elsewhere (I looked) but can anyone offer how painful it can be to non-rev on DL? Or...How easy it is!!
WE must specify date, flight, city pair and connecting city for the pass and we're told if we are unable to get on the flight originally "scheduled" we must be re-booked thru the same connecting city etc etc
That's nothing like what I remember passes being (open ended one-way passes) so I am nervous what to expect.
Looking to go MEM-GEG in late June or early July and would prefer not to buy positive space if I can avoid it!

Can anyone offer any recent experiences, and/or advice?

Thanks and Regards,