Hi Pequele.... I wasn't able to use or even have enough, as I had 5 days notice to be IN Russia, but I have heard that IF you purchase the "Changeble" ticket. In 2004, an aquaintance did this, as their tickets where more expensive (more points) as if you where paying $$$. I would check into this to see if it still holds true.... They returned earlier then booked, and it didn't matter as they had a changeable ticket. Just a thought to see about..... I did not, and flew with Delta, I had to spend $200 in Moscow to change my return date

with a encono, non-changeable ticket!