I could be wrong but my understanding is that some if not all of the money that came from the shareholders (Etihad last minute) was used to get rid of the very high interest US debt. So there is still money "owed" (possibly the same amount) but less to external institutions. Anyway, as I said, pretty fair chance it's a great deal more complex than that.
I guess people don't understand and thus feel anxious with bills to pay.
Hoping for the best.