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Trump administration contemplates Spirit Airlines bailout
April 24 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is working on a bailout of Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy for the second time in a year, to keep it from shutting down. President Donald Trump several times this week that the government may get…
World News in Brief: Airliner safety warning, drought in Somalia, solar boosts farming in Ethiopia
Addressing the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Malta earlier this week, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar warned that emerging weaponry is creating an environment where civilian planes are increasingly at risk of being targeted or…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rose 4.50% to $39.45 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.80% to 7,165.08 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
What a government stake in Spirit Airlines could mean for passengers and the industry
Travelers are unlikely to see major disruptions as the Trump administration reportedly moves closer to a bailout of bankrupt Spirit Airlines, industry experts say. Officials are discussing a roughly $500 million deal to help Spirit exit bankruptcy…
UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights
Penalties on airlines that cancel UK flights because of jet fuel shortages have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel plans. Airlines that cancel owing…
Holiday warning as government 'closely monitoring' airline jet fuel shortage
The UK government has said it is 'closely monitoring' the nation's jet fuel stocks amidst growing concerns over a potential shortage. This comes as airlines prepare for possible disruptions to air travel. Despite the looming threat, UK airlines…
Clock ticks on Spirit Airlines as bondholders weigh Trump bailout. Here's what could happen next
President Donald Trump said the government could bail out Spirit Airlines, or buy the carrier, and then sell it. A lawyer representing major bondholders confirmed in court Thursday that they had received a term sheet for the potential government…
Major airline CEO warns of more flight cancellations as journeys from UK axed
The boss of a major airline warns more flight cancellations are coming after his firm was forced to axe some journeys from the UK. Norse Atlantic Airways CEO Eivind Roald has already been forced to cancel flights from London Gatwick Airport to Los…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL rose 1.92% to $93.00 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.80% to 7,165.08 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Spirit Airlines deal threatens yet another bailout boondoggle
It's a strange conundrum: If a company gets too big and successful and dares earn too much money, the US government accuses it of being an evil monopoly and tries to break it up. And if it loses too much money, the government swoops in and bails it…
Government may 'just buy' struggling Spirit Airlines, Trump says
President Donald Trump could come to the rescue of the struggling Spirit Airlines by buying out the company, he said during an Oval Office event on Thursday. The budget airline has been struggling financially over the past several years, filing for…
Europe's Growing Jet Fuel Problem Sends Airlines Into a Spin
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, Oil Markets Editor Rachel Graham looks at why Europe's airlines are reducing the number of scheduled flights before their busiest time…
The price of jet fuel is causing US airlines a big headache. Here's how much it has cost them so far.
Sky-high oil prices are causing a real headache for airlines and leading to higher ticket prices. Since the Iran war began in late February, the price of Brent crude is up 41%. As of Friday, it's about $107 a barrel. Jet fuel prices have been…
Here's Why Bailing Out Spirit Airlines is a Bad Idea
O'Leary argued that the free market should be allowed to function without interference, letting inefficient companies fail while stronger ones rise to the top, a process that ensures the American economy remains the best in the world. Kevin O'Leary…
Donald Wants To Rescue Another Airline -- With Your Money
Remember how, during President Donald Trump's first term, nerds would fight about whether he could truly be a fascist if he didn't do fascist things like, say, nationalize businesses ? Well, have we got a treat for you! The federal government is…
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