On Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5:07:50 PM UTC-5, Stephen Szikora wrote:
I’m left wondering whether shutting down is a negotiating ploy - cause an outcry, focus on job loss, tourism, etc. to bring pressure on the regulator. I’m also left wondering whether the Covid-19 effects on travel and tourism will influence the CAA position one way or the other.

Regulators don't usually have to worry about the economy, they're paid by the taxpayers.