Sydney on a tight timeframe -- would you do it?

Hey everyone! Just looking for some advice/insight on a trip my husband and I are hoping to take next week to Sydney. We're hoping to leave on the 19th and come back on the 24th -- as of right now, the loads look good (at least 40 seats in coach and 20 in business on both legs) but I keep hearing that Sydney is notorious for being weight-restricted and I'm getting a bit paranoid! I do plan to get ZEDs on Qantas but can't help but wonder if it's a bad idea for us to try it at all ...

So I guess my question is would you give it a go or should we put it off?

Any advice/insight would be greatly appreciated ... I just really don't want to get stuck!

Thanks everyone! ^_^

Hello,

I visited SYD last month and the only way I could do it was with ZED's as my own airline does not fly there. I took QF over and back, no issues watsoever. Keep in mind QF operates the 380 and 747ER. Both of these aircraft have the legs to make it to SYD and carry extra fuel to divert to MEL if necessary (if the weather craps out in SYD, MEL is usually the alternate). DL operates the 777LR, from my understanding this aircraft should not suffer any payload restrictions on this route (I might be wrong- a DL insider might offer more insight). UAL out of LAX operates the 747-400 (none upgraded engines) which out of LAX usually does frequently take a payload penalty due to the heavy amount of cargo loaded out of LAX. Out of SFO is a hit or miss, better bet than LAX. The QF 380 (10:25 PM departure) is a joy to fly on and is a massive aircraft, additionally it holds a large number of passengers. If at this poiint there are only 40 seats left on I'm assuming UAL or DL, it would be your best bet to get a backup on QF, if you really want to go. Have fun down under.

Regards,

Chepos

I would say go for it. QF have two flights to LAX, and one to SFO (ending in may).

Weight restrictions can still, but far less regularly, occur ex-LAX. Out of Aust. is usually fine however.

QF and JQ also operate to HNL, possibly another backup for you?

Just beware of school holidays, I am not sure about the exact dates in SYD this year, but it is always busier.

Well, I made it there and back and didn't even have to use my Qantas zed! Loads were great; I had business on the way there ... coach in the back, but nice coach :) Thanks for the insight!

Does anyone know when the school holidays are in September?

Thanks.

The SYD school break runs from 21 Sep - 08 Oct