Dergon,
Thanks a lot for the prompt response. I realize there is no way for guarantees…I did not expect any, just an advice, based on your experience.
How does this work – when do signup for the wait list? At booking time? A certain time frame before the flight? Online?

Sorry, I know how this sounds…but I really have no experience with FF.
I expected you to say something about the Sat-Sat flight, but when you only get 2 weeks vacation and want to take the whole 2 weeks, there are few other options. Will take your advice, and cross my fingers. Thanks