It was that way when I booked TATL in July. Also, seat availability in J with points was better on VS than on DL. Took VS A346 one way and DL 332 return. No surprise, DL's hard product was slightly better but the VS service was far better, even contributing to the fond memories of the trip.
I don't need the larger IFE screen, and I enjoyed sleeping on the VS upper class seat not converted to the bed. So for the same price, I choose VS. For $1,800 less, you bet I choose VS.