If international borders are open then the lack of demand (even though initially Covid induced) starts to look more like a commercial issue. Much harder to argue for stand downs under that situation- particularly when the LHEA has a mechanism to deal with surpluses on fleets.
Then again, if borders are open then my guess is demand will be returning and it’ll be a moot point anyway.
You clearly haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening in short haul.