New York, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

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2026-04-24

Bargain US 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. Trump confirmed on Thursday that he was hoping Spirit could be saved, sparing thousands of jobs. "I think we'd just buy it," Trump said in the Oval Office. "They have some good aircraft, have good assets, and when the price of oil goes down, we'll sell it for a profit." Tru......

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