Trying to argue that the cost and inconvenience of a coach journey, plus an a/c out of base for first wave the next day (cost unknown to the flight crew), versus a fine for an after-curfew landing (cost unknown to the flight crew) would be a difficult position defend in any subsequent meeting.
Wally, I agree entirely.
I was just making the point that, commercially speaking, it might be worth paying the fine. Of course, if the Company says they are happy taking the hit I would want to have that in writing and/or over the radio with witnesses listening!