What happens if Australia comes out of this first . American Airlines might be 6-12 months behind in recovery . Same for Asian countries . Government encourage Australians to holiday domestically . They need a airline industry that is ready to go now ! Not a start up . Not rely on international carriers . For $1.4B you got that airline , no state government subsidies , no airport freebies for the new guy no federal support for a brand new entrant . Just take the covers off and check the oil and kick the tyres and get those holiday makers into domestic resorts , get the country moving again ASAP ?