Quote Originally Posted by mrs767er View Post
Hi and welcome to this humble forum.
The real trick w/SYN is returning to US. Some folks here have done it. Granted, her DOH is pretty nice but it's still a buddy pass. Since, you're flexible, you may be just fine. Not sure about any Aussie holidays--might want to check first. They have what they call "schoolies" kinda like our spring break but they don't follow the same seasons.
Check out OZ tripadvisor for general info on holidays.
When you get closer to dates, pls specify and we can check detail/chances.
Appreciate the insights! Yes, my understanding is that flexibility is key. I've read too many stories about boorish S4s to be anything but grateful that I might get to fly at a discount at all. Planning to bring lots of books. There don't appear to be any holidays that could throw a kink into things.

Right now I'm looking at Tue 4/28 or Wed 4/29 leaving LAX-SYD. Won't begin to venture a guess on a possible SYD-LAX return yet since that'd be at least 10 days out, though planes "look" ~1/3 empty right now.