Spirit Airlines, a discount carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in under a year. It's in talks with the Trump administration for a bailout.

The deal, which has not been finalized, would reportedly give the government warrants to purchase Spirit stock.

President Donald Trump is suggesting the federal government could help keep Spirit Airlines afloat while also calling for a buyer to step in

The Trump administration is in advanced talks about a potential rescue of ​low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which is struggling to exit bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

"I'd love somebody to buy Spirit," Trump said. "Maybe the federal government should help that one out."

The Trump ⁠administration ⁠has neared ⁠a deal to rescue embattled ​low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, The Wall Street ‌Journal reported on ‌Wednesday, citing people familiar ⁠with ⁠the matter. The U.S.

President Donald Trump would like someone to buy Spirit Airlines. The low-cost, Florida-based airline, currently maneuvering to exit its second bankruptcy since 2024 and struggling with the recent spike in jet fuel prices,