thanks so much for the timely answer.
funny, but my nephew (who dislikes reading...) was going crazy over the fine print, too, so I ck'd it out. wow--talk about double-speak!
I think he might change his mind about Delta pass--we'll have service thru ATL and JFK both ways he wants to travel. He has travl pal going part of the way, but I suggested she make her own way in lieu of his chance to fly biz elite. Boys can be so silly. Thanks again, Migflanker.