Multiple airlines said on Friday they are prepared to assist Spirit Airlines customers in case the budget carrier shuts down, which is expected at the moment.
Spirit is set to cease operations at 3 a.m. Saturday if no deal to save its business is reached with the Trump administration by then.
Airlines for America, a trade group representing the aviation industry, led the charge.
“In the event of any disruption, A4A carriers stand ready to assist customers and employees who may be impacted by Spirit Airlines,” the group posted on X.
Individual airlines followed suit, indicating they’re willing to take action if Spirit shuts down.
United Airlines and Frontier Airlines said they are ready to support Spirit customers. American Airlines took its statement one step further, specifying that it “immediately implemented fare caps on Main Cabin tickets for Spirit routes where we also offer nonstop service and will continue to support as many customers as possible.”
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Donald
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