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Story summary
- On April 20, 2026, CEOs of Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, and Avelo Airlines will meet U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- They seek relief from the 7.5% federal excise tax on tickets and the $5.30 per-segment tax.
- The request follows rising jet fuel costs tied to war with Iran.
- Association of Value Airlines estimates waiving these fees would cover about one-third of the higher fuel costs.
