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Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Bargain U.S. carrier Spirit Airlines — which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year — could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 1:32 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, may be saved by a controversial potential White House rescue package. The proposal has touched off debate over the administration’s possible intervention to rescue the airline.