I would like to think VS would also consider the prospects of non-bucket and spade routes as I'm sure if they offer the right config (unlike certain airlines), they'd get themselves onto a winner.
The A330 and the B767-300 have been on the market for years. One has to ask WHY they haven't already done this in good times and would do so as the UK heads into full blown recession. Perhaps BA and BMI were making too much money (!)