President Donald Trump said he opposes a potential merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, while suggesting the federal government could help keep struggling Spirit Airlines afloat.
Speaking Tuesday on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Trump said he was not in favor of a tie-up between two of the nation’s largest carriers.
“I just heard it a few days ago. I know them both very well. I don’t like it, no,” he said.
The president moved on to say that he did not “mind mergers” in general, and that he would welcome a deal that might save Spirit Airlines from going out of business. He also floated the idea of federal assistance for the discount airline….