Spirit Airlines pleads for Trump bailout

While Spirit was expected to emerge from bankruptcy this summer, the unprecedented energy shock has made its current operations unsustainable.

The airline is requesting federal funding to maintain its routes and avoid a total collapse that would disrupt travel for millions of passengers.

The White House has not yet signaled whether it will provide the requested assistance, though some GOP lawmakers have expressed skepticism about another corporate rescue.

The crisis highlights the broader turbulence facing the U.S. airline industry as fuel costs continue to climb.