Hi warwicks
Usually the only way we get to go over LHR is if we can get a UK residence visa however last year just before they launched LHR-HKG they had to boost numbers ,they sent about 60 crew over on a 2yr secondment you had to apply for it and meet certain criteria,but Its a good time for us as the airline has jus announced AKL-YVR as of november on the 777 thrice weekly and at least one new LH destination every yr....