I have been reading this board for several years now. I have enjoyed it immensely. I wanted to thank everyone who has given me and other readers advice and hints on getting an award ticket. I have been literally working on mine for two years.... collecting miles and waiting for the 331 day window to open. Tonight ( or is it morning) I actually was able to book the flight from Sea-Jfk-Ath....B/E! Now I need to wait to get the return but I figure if I had to spend a few extra days in Greece... things could be worse. Thank you all........