Thank you again Swingaling. It is very kind of you to help me so much. If I can get my dates of my trip finalized in the near future, then this fare will likely be my best bet. The direct between FCO and ORD (in either direction) has become quite expensive lately in Business. In April, I got the direct RT on AA for $2500. I haven't found many similar deals on that route for the fall. To me, just the FCO-ORD leg, given the fact that I can make changes or cancel at the last momentl, is worth most of the price of this ticket. Considering I also have a trip to MEX this fall, I should be able to put something together to use that leg as well.