VB doesn't own PB
VB doesn't pay PB pilots
PB doesn't fly
VB owned aircraft
PB doesn't fly routes that generate revenue for
VB
Yes,
VB does own PB. PB is a wholly owned subsidiary of
VB. Check any website, anywhere...
Indirectly, yes,
VB does pay PB pilots (see above)
All of PB's aircraft ARE owned by
VB (see the ownership sign in their flightdecks, or consult any half decent aircraft fleet-list website)
PB's Australia to any Pacific Island routes are making huge money and subsidising
VB substantially.