The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the U.S. government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for billions in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn. That’s according to people familiar with the matter on Thursday. Congress is considering a $2 trillion economic-rescue package that includes grants to help airlines pay workers during the sharp downturn in travel caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The package includes $50 billion for passenger airlines, $8 billion for cargo airlines, and $10 billion for airports. Boeing isn’t mentioned in the bill, but lawmakers say Boeing it would get relief too.
