or, they could just not have the money.
I do believe that if they had the money, they wouldn't pay also. But, when you start with a large amount of money, and then lose money every minute of operation since day one, now in year 5....
I think the party is over on "they have money". Getting parked on the apron repeatedly in the past year for non-payment of fuel isn't a smart move if "they have money". Having pilots repeatedly turned away from training events for lack of payment isn't because "they have money".
Referring again to the "go home" poster, management does that, also. Repeatedly. Locals too.
EDIT: I'll add that if Arik had money (or access to more credit), they'd be buying / leasing more planes. You'll note that isn't happening much these days.