Xulu, I agree with most of what you say, but I believe the recalling of staff in the US is related to the stimulus package that has recently been agreed. Happy to be corrected but I think the support for the airlines was contingent on them recalling the staff.
Lets hope these new virus strains are more easily transmissible but less potent, and that the developed vaccines are effective against them. By all accounts they are, but you never know.
Here’s hoping to a better 2021 for all.