U.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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