Budget Airlines Seek $2.5B Federal Bailout Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
A coalition of U.S. budget airlines, represented by the Association of Value Airlines, is formally requesting $2.5 billion in federal financial assistance to combat the crushing impact of record-high jet fuel prices. The group, which includes carriers such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country, and Avelo, is proposing a deal that would…