Avianaut did you folks make a complain to the NCAA. If not I suggest you file a report making a serious complain to the governing body about this issue.
I see this as very serious and a terrible act by the airline. They should pay all they owe you and in arrears too.
I know this suggestion might look like an endless road witb no results but i do recommend all of you come together if you can and file individual complaints and despatch by registered courrier to the Director General himself.