dj,
I'm not 'fixed' on operating a domestic sector after an international. This was being suggested by others due to the 'grey' areas in the contract and I was pointing out that the FMS would not allow this plus 'crewing' by V Australia crew on Virgin Blue aircraft is not allowed under the Australian regulations (CAR's and CAO's), unless those crew members are trained and checked under Virgin Blue procedures. This could happen but it would be along the same lines as Virgin Blue sending crews to Pac Blue ie it would need to be a length of time and not just 1 week here or 1 month there.
Once again think about if it was easy to do (and cost effective) you would already be sitting next to crews from Pac Blue on your flights as they are already getting paid less than you!
Having said that the conditions offered to the Cabin Crew and pilots is crap, and from what I hear only 1
VB pilot is heading to V so far.