SO destinations have improved somewhat over the last couple of years on the 747, however you will find yourself passengering into destinations to pick the jet up the next day so minimum rest. You will also find yourself passengering on the 747 between destinations as you're not required to operate certain sectors. I heard the new rostering practises are limiting SO to 6 passengering sectors a month. The New Conditions of service is an absolute joke and I highly recommend you look for employment else where. You have been warned so don't say you havent.
Anyway some of the destinations that SO now operate to or from include,
LHR, AMS, FRA, MXP, BOM, DEL, MEX/GDL, NYC, ORD. ANC ANC ANC
There are probably a few others......
With regards to Upgrades, most of the SO's are upgrading onto the Airbus fleet at the moment, with the unlucky few staying on the 747. There is no rime or reason as to who goes to which fleet, it is all directed from the powers to be. Upgrades at Present are pushing 4.5 years and increasing. All upgrades are done in seniority so NO chance to jump the que. You can join as a Direct Entry First Officer,if you have the required time but once again you don't jump the seniority lists. Commands at present are sitting around 13-14 years. Expect that to push out further in time to come.
Once again, LOOK ELSEWHERE.....