Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
Between you, me and FT, OP - there is a chance, but a slim one for the 31st and less of a chance on 30th/1st.
If the plans are critical, I would recommend a revenue ticket.
Perhaps the 1st is the best chance given the possibility of no-shows due to hangover. 2.30pm departure means a handful of people could conceivably oversleep