The collapse of Spirit Airlines is cascading through airports across the US, leaving passengers stranded mid-journey and sending rival carriers into rapid-response mode to contain the damage. Airlines for America President & CEO Chris Sununu joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.is winding down operations after the troubled US discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by US President Donald Trump fell through. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, and Airlines Analyst George Ferguson and Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

JetBlue Airways Corp. reported a larger than expected first-quarter loss on higher fuel costs and volatile demand. The carrier said it plans to recapture 30%-40% of fuel costs in the second quarter. Tom Fitzgerald of TD Cowen examines the results on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said Monday that he approached American Airlines Group Inc., laying out the benefits of a merger, but talks have ended. The Bloomberg Surveillance team has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

Scott Kirby wants to run “the unequivocal best airline in history.” Will merger talk, spiking fuel prices and turf wars get in the way?

The Trump administration is nearing a rescue package for Spirit Airlines that could give the US government the option to own as much as 90% of the carrier once it emerges from bankruptcy, according to people familiar with the matter.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby sidestepped questions about a potential merger with American Airlines Group Inc. while acknowledging that the current climate of high costs and struggling rivals might offer opportunities for deals.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby sidestepped a question about if he's interested in buying rival American Airlines. But he did say discussions have been held with one airline about buying some assets. He also spoke to Lisa Abramowicz in Chicago about jet fuel prices, earnings and travel demand. (Source: Bloomberg)

Scott Kirby, the chief executive officer of United Airlines Holdings Inc., said he wouldn't comment when asked if his company would be buying American Airlines. Kirby did say he is focused on leveling the playing field with foreign airlines and building a "great global airline that all US citizens can be proud of." He speaks with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz from the company headquarters in Chicago. (Source: Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump said he would like to see a buyer emerge for Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. and was open to the government coming to the aid of the airline, while opposing a merger between American Airlines Group Inc. and United Airlines Holdings Inc.

The White House said it was withholding judgment on a proposal by United Airlines Holdings Inc. to merge with rival American Airlines Group Inc., a tie-up that would raise significant antitrust concerns.

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Isabelle Lee, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

A shocking airline mega-merger proposal could reshape global aviation. Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down United’s bold pitch to merge with American Airlines, why crisis conditions are driving consolidation, and why US travelers pay far more than Europeans for flights. (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines, according to people familiar with the conversations. Bloomberg's Danny Lee has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

US airlines are raising fares, adding baggage fees, and dialing back routes as the war in Iran continues to wreak havoc on oil and jet fuel costs, making summer travel this year more expensive than ever. Summer travel costs Going.com Travel Expert Katy Nastro joins Tim Stenovec and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby says security lines at airports have gotten longer in the last week, but he thinks the partial government shutdown is coming to an end and TSA agents need to get paid. He speaks to Lisa Abramowicz. (Source: Bloomberg)

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, addresses the significant uncertainties currently facing the airline industry. Speaking with Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Kirby says demand has been strong and comments on the frustrations surrounding long TSA lines and the impact of rising oil prices on fares. (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said ticket prices may have to go up by 20% if jet fuel prices remain elevated for longer.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby warned of $175 oil prices that would dramatically drive up jet-fuel expenses, outlining worst-case scenarios even as the aviation industry benefits from current record travel demand.

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)