Missed this bit
The pilot negotiations are muddied at Virgin because of the rivalry between the AFAP and VIPA, a group associated with the Qantas-based Australian and International Pilots Association.
VAIPA. Now I understand. After seeing first hand how things get out of control with AIPA trying to represent Jetstar pilots, hardly suprising to see this getting out of control at VA. I’ve got good mates doing this
Locking in $256,146 for A330 skippers and $166,495 for A330 FO’s would have been smart.
Oh well, lets see VAIPA pull a rabbit out of the hat.