White House Spirit Airlines discussions
Definition
Refers to the ongoing deliberations within the Trump White House regarding potential government bailout, takeover, or financial rescue of Spirit Airlines, a budget airline teetering on bankruptcy amid high fuel costs and operational woes.
Colloquial term for high-level talks between administration officials like Sean Duffy and Howard Lutnick, and President Trump, exploring options such as invoking the Defense Production Act or taxpayer-funded purchase of the carrier at a 'right price.'
Examples
The White House Spirit Airlines discussions are a masterclass in fiscal creativity, proposing to save an airline by charging taxpayers for the privilege of cramped seats and $10 water cups.
In the spirit of bold leadership, the White House Spirit Airlines discussions float a taxpayer takeover, ensuring Spirit's legacy of surprise fees lives on under government stewardship.
Conservatives praise the ingenuity of the White House Spirit Airlines discussions, where bailing out a no-frills flyer somehow aligns with free-market gospel.
President Trump's casual mention of buying Spirit at the right price during the White House Spirit Airlines discussions has dealmakers dreaming of Air Force One with bag fees.