Could the U.S. Government shore up Spirit Airlines? Gordon and Jay break down the latest industry chatter about the troubled carrier's future, including fresh commentary from President Trump. Then they shift gears to unpack Alaska Air Group's newest earnings report and what it signals about the carrier's post-Hawaiian merger trajectory.
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01:06 Spirit Trouble Update
03:27 Liquidation vs Survival Paths
05:05 Trump Comments and Bailout Talk
16:33 Merger Signals and Break
18:29 Back From Break Alaska Begins
19:44 Alaska Q1 Weakness and Fuel
23:12 Capacity Cuts and New Long Haul
28:12 Corporate Loyalty Bright Spots
32:27 Demand Headwinds and Closing
