US EditionU.S. Government Could Help South Florida-Based Spirit Airlines, Trump Says: "I'd Love Somebody to Buy It"
Trump said federal support could help Spirit Airlines stay afloat as the carrier seeks a buyer after filing for bankruptcy again.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested the federal government could assist Spirit Airlines, stating, "Spirit's in trouble, and I'd love somebody to buy Spirit. It's 14,000 jobs."
- Spirit, which operates a major hub at Orlando International Airport, filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 after failed merger attempts with Frontier and JetBlue, having lost more than $2.5 billion since 2020.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted that Trump "He's directed us to take a look" at potential relief options, adding he would meet with budget carriers later Tuesday.
- The Association of Flight Attendants stated that while conditions have worsened, "there is no definitive decision to halt operations" as efforts continue to keep Spirit flying.
- Congress authorized federal support for airlines after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and during the COVID-19 pandemic, though Trump did not specify what assistance might be provided for Spirit.
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Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt - WXXV News 25
By RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that the federal government could help keep a struggling Spirit Airlines afloat, while also encouraging a buyer to step in and rescue the budget carrier. “Spirit’s in trouble and I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs,” Trump said in a CNBC interview. “And maybe the federal government should help that one out.” The ultra low-cost carrier filed fo…
Trump Says He Wants A Buyer For Spirit Airlines As Bankruptcy Pressure Builds - Travel Noire
President Donald Trump said he wants “somebody” to buy Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier faces growing strain in its bankruptcy restructuring. Speaking in an interview on CNBC on April 21, Trump said, “Spirit’s in trouble, and I would love somebody to buy Spirit,” adding that “maybe the federal government should help that one out” because of the jobs at stake. Reuters reported the remarks, which arrived as Spirit tries to stay on course in a…
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