Yet again more spin from VS.
From what I understand since Open Skies LH are extremely happy that they held onto their share in BD. I would very much doubt that they would sell it to VS now. I understand VS's frustration of not being able to expand out of LHR due to slot restrictions but they really should get the message that they aren't getting BD's slots not matter who they go through!
As BD have made public, they are looking to aquire not be aquired and with the backing of LH stronger than ever, perhaps they might look at aquiring VS's 3% of the slots at LHR! Funnier things have happened!