"Struggling Airline Seeks Emergency Lifeline from Trump Administration. In a desperate bid to stay aloft, a major US airline has been in secret negotiations with the Trump administration for a $500 million bailout. The airline, which has faced intense competition and rising fuel costs, is reportedly on the verge of collapse, leaving thousands of jobs and countless travelers at risk. As the airline industry grapples with unprecedented challenges, the White House is being called upon to intervene, raising questions about the government's role in propping up struggling businesses."


The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.