my 2 cents worth again for getting out of France. I don't know where in the US you're going, nor what part of France you'll be in, but I continue to avoid CDG if at all possible, and usually do Nice (NCE)-JFK on Delta. Have always had good luck on that in the off-season (never tried it in summer). I maybe shouldn't be divulging it, since you may be taking my seat over on Oct. 18. but what are friends for?