I would stick with nonrev
I would however, be prepared to leave the day before for CVG or ATL or MSP due to connection issues. I think if you prepare that way, you have a better chance getting him (?) to the gateway with you--and beyond
Hotels are really cheap--you can get Comfort Inn DL rate under $60 ATL and prob similar at CVG and MSP (use your sparkfly code) and you have peace of mind day prior.
I can almost guarantee your biggest rpoblem will be domestic connections for your S4