Not long retired from the Company in question - Cat C qualified LHS for Skiathos. I make no observations other than: a. that I always went to the end and did a very careful 180 using the turning circle and b. This is the first time I have heard of anyone in my former Company making such a manouvre though of course it is a feasible option in extremis.
nb Due to parking restrictions ( even with new ramp ) it is not unusual for crews to be asked to expedite the runway.