Budget Airlines Seek $2.5 Billion Relief Plan as Fuel Shock Deepens Pressure on the Sector
U.S. budget airlines are reportedly seeking $2.5 billion in government support as high fuel prices intensify financial pressure across the low-cost segment.
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