US budget airlines seek billions in aid amid soaring fuel costs
Their trade group is asking the Trump administration for $2.5bn to offset rising jet fuel costs and keep ticket prices affordable.
The Association of Value Airlines said smaller carriers are being hit hardest by the jump in fuel prices, despite carrying more than 90 million passengers last year.
“Temporary government support” would help “preserve vital industry competition”, the association said.
The trade group represents Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo and Sun Country. Another member, Spirit, is separately in talks with the US government on a potential financing deal aimed at keeping the struggling carrier flying as it navigates fuel price shocks during its second bankruptcy since 2024.
US budget airlines seek billions in aid amid soaring fuel costs
Their trade group is asking the Trump administration for $2.5bn to offset rising jet fuel costs and keep ticket prices affordable.
The Association of Value Airlines said smaller carriers are being hit hardest by the jump in fuel prices, despite carrying more than 90 million passengers last year.
“Temporary government support” would help “preserve vital industry competition”, the association said.
The trade group represents Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo and Sun Country. Another member, Spirit, is separately in talks with the US government on a potential financing deal aimed at keeping the struggling carrier flying as it navigates fuel price shocks during its second bankruptcy since 2024.
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