A hot mess

Things that I have learned:

1. Airlines can cancel flights "because they want to."
2. It is not easy to simply transfer information.
3. Every time I call Expedia, I have to hear the same thing over and tell them that NO, I CANNOT LEAVE ON JULY 11 and arrive in Cairo on July 12.
4. Explaining the time change to a travel agency Representative is not a simple task. You would think that understanding how time zones work would be a job requirement for international travel representatives.
5. My head hurts.
6. They will take the money right out of your account to pay for tickets...but you must wait "30-60 days for a full refund."
7. Gardettos Roasted rye garlic chips aka the "brown things" are amazing.
8. Conducting business with people in Jordan must be done between 8am and 5 pm their time...in other words...2am and 11am our time.
9. Travel Insurance is a must for my next big adventure.
10. Thanks to everyone that has been online helping me figure out what to do.

Thanks to Stacee Barton, I looked up Royal Jordanian Airlines flight out of New York.  Found one, called and am now waiting to see if I can fly out of NY and to Cairo on the 10th and arrive on the 11th as planned. I would need to fly (an additional $300) from South Bend to New York the night before. My parents would pick us up since they live near NYC, we would stay in a hotel, experience "the city" on Saturday and then drive to the other airport to catch out flight out. 

I am waiting to hear from Expedia.  They said 24 hours. I think that RJA should have to pay to get me to NYC. OR bump us to Biz Class on our flight...............  that's my next battle. Will keep you posted!