They think it's '89 again and it isn't, the damage has been done with the open skies agreements. No need for sc@b labour etc etc to get the pax moving, EK SQ CX and the rest will happily move in and grab all the pax without even breaking a sweat. Big early christmas present for DJ as well.
I don't reckon he even wants gov't intervention at all, he actually wants it shut down for good, close the bank account and gut the parts so he can realize his grand dream of moving the whole operation lock stock and barrel to Asia.
What a black day