Finding an alternative airline that would take that many planes could take a while in the current market, and in the meantime the lessors are coming in at board level and selection committee level in Norwegian.
Most airlines, and lessors, have to many planes already and most have more on order and some ready for delivery from both Airbus and Boeing. Better then leave the planes with a known airline with hope of recovery where government loans at least will pay for parking, maintenance and some of the rent.