Im flying Sunday night the 23rd BDL LAS, returning 12/31. According to the seating charts, the flights are only half full.
When I checked, it's cheaper than flying 12/24 PM. The reservation person was incredulous that I would be willing to fly 12/24 at night - right up until I ordered the kosher meals.
Wouldnt care about getting bumped on the return, there's 5 of us!
BTW - only 25 shopping days to Hanukah!