Trump: U.S. presents 'final proposal' to Spirit amid reports airline may shut down
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
President Donald Trump announced that the White House had presented Spirit Airlines with a 'final proposal' for a federal bailout aimed at saving the airline, amidst reports suggesting the struggling low-cost carrier is laying the groundwork to liquidate its operations. Separate reports from 'The Wall Street Journal,' 'The New York Times,' and 'Bloomberg News' indicate that Spirit is preparing for liquidation after the sharp rise in jet fuel costs made its planned exit from bankruptcy nearly impossible. A company spokesperson declined to comment on ongoing discussions but told NBC News that Spirit continues to operate as usual. Meanwhile, American Airlines issued a statement announcing immediate fare caps on its 'main cabin' tickets for routes where Spirit also offers direct flights to the same cities.