@stratopause: i couldn't agree with you more. Even if I had the spare 110k and given the offer for the Virgin FPP I'd still take the virgin one. I think most aspiring pilots who are looking at the long haul flying side of piloting would want to work fro an airline such as BA or Virgin and this programme is not only giving you direct entry into extremely prestigious airlines but also from the very start of your career.
I just wondered if anyone knew a bit more about the figures just to compare. i guess theres peaks and troughs to any route you take to the flight deck. Thanks for clarifying it anyway.