United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
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The GuardianAApr 27, 11:00 AM
What’s going on with Spirit Airlines and could the White House bail them out?
The long-troubled air carrier is in bankruptcy court as the Trump administration scrambles to save the company Soaring fuel prices are threatening air carriers around the world, and in the US the Whit
The New RepublicBApr 22, 4:17 PM
Trump Plans to Bail Out Spirit Airlines With Your Taxpayer Dollars
The Trump administration is considering a bailout for Spirit Airlines, which could be a loan worth as much as $500 million. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the proposed deal could give
New York TimesAApr 27, 10:47 PM
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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PBS NewsHourAApr 27, 5:39 PM
United CEO claims merger with American Airlines would be good for travelers
Scott Kirby outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American's refusal to engage in negotiations.
The HillBApr 27, 7:50 PM
United CEO: Travelers would benefit from American Airlines merger
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Monday that American Airlines “declined to engage” in talks of a merger between the two companies, which he argued would benefit travelers in the U.S. In a lengthy
AxiosAApr 22, 9:20 PM
"The Amtrak of the skies"? Trump's interventionism comes for Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is in talks with the White House over a potential bailout — a move that could test how far the Trump administration is willing to go to prop up a struggling private-sector company. Why
ReutersAApr 24, 10:46 PM
US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says - Reuters
US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says Reuters
The HillBApr 27, 5:23 PM
Budget airlines ask Trump for $2.5 million bailout: bad idea!
This debate isn’t just about airlines. It’s about how far we’re willing to go when global conflict starts hitting Americans at home, in their wallets, in their jobs, and in the costs of everyday life.
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Washington TimesCApr 27, 10:51 PM
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
United Airlines' CEO confirmed Monday that he approached rival American Airlines about a potential merger - his first public acknowledgment of his proposal - saying it would benefit travelers despite
RealClearPoliticsBApr 27, 2:25 PM
Will Trump Wreck Spirit Airlines Like He Did Truth Social?
Watch out, Spirit. The president's own airline famously failed. But has Trump Media & Technology Group ever paid off? I asked Truth Social AI.
National ReviewBApr 24, 11:38 PM
The Spirit Airlines Bailout Is a Bad Idea Built on a Worse Precedent
Once the federal government signals that struggling carriers can descend on Washington for relief, the line forms quickly.
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