The question was posed near the beginning of this thread, and I am still unsure of the answer, which was along the lines of:
If
VB pilots fly the wide-body international routes, how can
VB pay them any more than they get now due to J* widebody pay being close to what a
VB NG pilot already receives?
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but is it likely
VB will pay a small premium to it's existing pilots (and pay for their ratings + bond period) just to give them a chance to fly the new operation?
The other way might be a new company, but haven't heard a whisper about that.
VB management are very good at keeping secrets, so perhaps hearing nothing is a sign...
There is always beer.