Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration

There's late word tonight that the Trump administration is working to finalize a bailout of Spirit Airlines. It could end with the government owning as much as 90% of that troubled discount carrier. Garrett Haake is tracking this one for us and Garrett, this deal could be finalized soon.Yeah, Thomas. Sources familiar with the talks describe them as advanced with an announcement from the president possible even as early as today. The deal under discussion would provide Spirit with some $500 million to streng ...