If I were you I would not place too much hope on this type of scheme opening up again any time soon. Sat here in the desert I can tell you even the mighty Ethiad and Emirates are not immune to the ferocity of this slowdown.
Times are tough, plan accordingly.
P.S. Throwing your toys out of the pram as to how unfair the world is won't help. The world (and airlines) owe young wanabees absolutely nothing.