vagabond2 - yes, you have it right. And no, I have not been credited back the $1100. However, I don't want the $1100 back, I want to be on that flight with my SO (it is the most convenient flight also in terms of arrival and departure times - I do not see why I should have to pay for Priceline's mistake).

ozeboy1 - no, the change was made by the airline, I just got the phone call and email from Priceline. And maybe I should start tweeting about it now.

SkeptiCallie - Yes, I will look at www.elliott.org, after one final conversation with Priceline.

Thanks guys - is there a priceline insider/CSR on flyertalk?