787 Divisors are at minimum on 145 with plenty of training going on so until the fleet is at full capacity its not a true reflection of normal flying.
There are a greater number of preferred HKG patterns with paxing sectors and night Credits than there are PER-LHR sectors getting no Night credits. Most crews commute to that base and prefer the North South flying with less jet lag. London is nice in summer but winter stuck in that ****ty Chinese hotel i am told is not that amazing.
The planned stick from PER to LHR is 17 hours 20. SYD direct LHR will be around 21 Hours plus.
No thanks. If you gave me the option to fly an extra type for free and get less flying credits to see 2 sunrises and have to be trapped on a jet for close to 24 hours I'll stay A330/787 thanks.
I'm happy that Mr Safe prefers PER/LHR. Of course getting F11 staff travel might influence the decision.Probably flying one every 3 months in the office also helps.