# Trump administration and Spirit Airlines in advanced discussions over bailout, sources say

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- Published: 2026-04-23T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 – July 10, 2019. Photo credit: Reina Findley via Flickr. CC BY 2.0. Article by Kris Van Cleave. CBS News – April 22, 2026. The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange for warrants that would allow the federal government to take a potentially substantial ownership stake in the beleaguered airline, the sources said. […] Click here to view original web page at www.cbsnews.com Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio