offer VR on generous terms to those that want it. Most of the pilots would be reasonably senior and qualify for a decent package.
They did, almost three months ago and it's yet to be finalised with roughly 190 putting their hand up. This has been widely discussed earlier in this thread. I'd be surprised if they don't offer the same package again in the first half of next year when it becomes apparent that the 744 and 380 Pilots are unlikely to fly again for another couple of years.
Seniority had little to do with the package as those who were most likely to accept the package were all offered the same thing; 9 months pay and 3 months severance. The Longhaul agreement does not have a specific years-of-service related VR package, unlike other agreements within the company, simply that AIPA and Qantas will negotiate a position.