Originally Posted by
rpjepson
Due to fly ORD-ATL and back next month. Due to work, have to go elsewhere so won't be taking the outbound part of the journey (have to go to MCO on Ted, Raaaaaa!) I assume I am still ok if I just use the return to ORD part of the ticket? Or will I get there and find that DL direct me to a slightly shifty looking man under a stained banner that reads 'US Airways' ?

By not taking the outbound, your inbound is automatically cancelled (though you do get credit for what you paid minus the change fee, which I believe is now $75). If you know there's no way you can use the outbound, buy a new return ticket now.