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Trump says Spirit Airlines deal still possible after report $500M bailout fell apart

Headline from New York Post, from the development of May 1, 2026

Newest development May 2, 2026 · 4 reportsTrump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount

Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations after a $500 million bailout deal with the Trump administration fell apart.

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    Trump says Spirit Airlines deal still possible after report $500M bailout fell apart

    Headline from New York Post ·

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    Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

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  1. New York Post

    Trump says Spirit Airlines deal still possible after report $500M bailout fell apart (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations after a $500 million bailout deal with the Trump administration fell apart.

  2. Gizmodo

    Spirit Airlines Is Reportedly Moving Forward With Plan to Shut Down (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    When your only hope is Trump delivering on a bailout, well...

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines.

  4. CNN

    Spirit is running out of money and time. Trump sounded tepid about a deal to save it (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House Friday that the administration will likely make an announcement on its decision whether or not to bail out Spirit Airlines “today or tomorrow.”

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump says he’s considering deal to bail out Spirit Airlines (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A lawyer for Spirit told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court a week ago that the airline was in advanced talks with the government on a financing deal that would allow it to exit Chapter 11 protection.

  6. NBC News

    Trump says Spirit given 'final proposal' on bailout amid reports it may shut down (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Donald Trump says Spirit Airlines was given a final bailout proposal amid reports the carrier plans to shut down.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government. Trump didn't provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later Friday or Saturday.

  8. Washington Examiner

    No to a Spirit Airlines bailout (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump should not purchase Spirit Airlines. The airliner is in trouble because of poor management and growing fuel costs.

  9. WHDH Boston

    Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration was still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision

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