I'd expect VS to be holding talks with an American carrier something along the lines of Delta / United / American (maybe?)
Your expectations might well be spot on, as our Dir Marketing (the original ex-Laker head honcho in the same capacity) says...'expect a surprise'.
He won't say more (jungle drumbs beating) and I ain't asking.
Those jungle drums seem to be spelling D-E-L-T-A to me.
What cost to buy Singapore's 49% complete with associated LHR slots, immediate access to unserved-by-Delta California - LHR and all routes East and South, compared to the overinflated prices all the US carriers paid for access to LHR just a couple of years ago?
Could be a relative bargain.
Rgds