deske 1
the eol for europe is still active but as eva has implemented the b777 onto the bkk-lhr recently then the eol lhr for b747 crews has moved to ams. this was not unexpected mind you, as eva upgrades newer a/c onto premium routes.
in so far as bond paying. well there are lots of rumours. I don't know. I've heard bar stool rumours of chaps just doing bunk off's but the only definite I know is people leaving and making arrrangements to settle before hand.