Originally Posted by
highfarfast
True this. And I'd like to add that government mandated bans are part of the cause of the current financial situation in the airline industry so government should have a hand in reparation.
I'm not sure it will happen though. From what I can tell on non-aviation centered commentary, the general public is sour on the idea of 'bailouts' and while we'll say this isn't the same thing, it's what THEY will see... along with their image of a rich, spoiled, entitled pilots who deserves no help.
the general public sees an industry that has made every decision to make travel more and more miserable. Seats too close. Charging for every single thing. Change fees, etc
they see billion dollar profit sharing checks.
then, after a week of crisis, already asking for $50B+ in aid.
it’s not hard to see why the public would be sour on this idea.
remember, perception is reality.