Trump says government gave 'final' bailout proposal for Spirit Airlines as liquidation looms

Spirit Airlines airplanes sit parked at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., April 23, 2026. Marco Bello | Reuters President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration gave a “final” bailout proposal for Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier could be forced to liquidate without a lifeline. Talks with bondholders…

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Clock ticks on Spirit Airlines as bondholders weigh Trump bailout. Here's what could happen next

Spirit Airlines’ future is hanging in the balance over the next week as President Donald Trump said the government could bail out the airline, as the struggling discount carrier’s lenders assess a potential deal. “We’re thinking about doing it, helping them out, meaning bailing them out, or buying it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval…

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