Sorry, have to agree with Fgle****mong
I hate to rain on your parade but if you've got kids and are stuck with school holiday dates you are stuffed - in this day and age Staff Travel is an absolute con....the great unwashed, who don't work rosters, know their holiday's way ahead and can hoover up tickets on t'internet can can get a much better deal than crew - and fill up all the f**** seats for less than the staff standy by rate.
Your's, in the departure lounge till further notice!!!