I don't know about Lala land. For me and others of my age it's a question of weighing up a VR package against future earnings. The 747 has somewhere around 4 to 5 years of service remaining . I will retire with the aircraft or if a VR offer is made that is more attractive than flying for another 4 to 5 years il leave. It doesn't bother me one way or the other. It all comes down to choice for both Qantas (training costs) and me (money).