Airlines do not make big money! It is simple, aircraft and airlines are expensive to run. They are not a good investment if you want a big return on capital. And while there are so many companies offering heavily discounted tickets non will make much profit. Yes Qantas needs to regroup but they will never see the profits they had several years ago as the playing field has changed. I presume though that with no share divedend executive bonuses will be curtailed as well.