There seems to be enough travel demand in Germany for more than one airline. And given that Frankfurt airport is the country's biggest work location by headcount, even more than Volkswagen's Wolfsburg main site, it is understandable that the government tries to keep jobs there and assists with bridging loans and such.
Having said that it seems that stock minded companies don't keep enough reserves for bad times while happily paying dividends and boni to their management in good ones these days.
Last edited by Less Hair; 4th Apr 2020 at 09:43.