Got a point PB but if / when prices go up, the lessee is better off shopping around for a dirt cheap charter deal for block hours in the current market, with no risk of unexpected maintenance bills or training costs when crew leaves etc. This will keep dry lease rates low and unatractive to aircraft owners.
Charters in the current climate will never benefit owners. For operators anything goes as long as the aircraft is flying and they can keep charging management fees and make some money out of charters.