Surviving has to be the benchmark for these airlines. There will be a demand and a market for their services when (if) we get back to 'normal'. Companies that merely exist at that turning point will be able to grow once more extremely quickly. BUT, can they hold on until that day; that's the question for all industries, not just airlines. Cinemas, Bowling Alleys, Gyms, Leisure Centres, the entirety of shop based retail, restaurants, pubs, social clubs, cruise ships, travel companies, trainlines, bus companies, hairdressers, salons, massage parlours (still a job, chaps...), lap dancing clubs, markets - you name it and its just a case of hanging in there. Also the suppliers for those aircraft Air Asia and others have sitting there. The planes aren't being used, so no new orders for Boeing / Airbus / General Electric / Rolls Royce. Their supply base for all the hydraulic systems, control systems, wings, undercarriages, wheels, computers, cockpit instrumentation will also dry up. How on earth are they gonna keep going? Gonna be a tough winter and spring for many. At least QPR will cheer us all up, won't they? | |