Originally Posted by
moa999
Not exactly great launch fares US$2000 for LAX-SYD-LAX, not bookable the other way.
Compared to the current VA A$1200 (US$800) return fares on SYD-LAX-SYD
This must vary by date, I am getting USD 1600 for random dates 8/09 but typically the regular discount fares are loaded first, and deep discount fares come later when marketing and revenue management have done analysis for the route. I wouldn't expect low fares from DL until 2Q09. Fares have never been symmetrical between Australia and US, for lots of reasons, and the recent decline of the AUD this year has made ex-Aus fares a bargain for the time being.