ukwannabe,
Are there examples where Virgin pilots have left recently to fly shorthaul (Easy, Ryanair, etc.)?
What is the likelihood that a newhire will get the A340 vs. the 400? If you have A320 experience or type, would that logically lead to placement on the A340 or is it completely based upon need at the time (A320-experienced pilots still going straight to the 400)?