USDOT says Congress would need to be involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request

BALTIMORE, April 27 (Reuters) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that Congress would need to play a role in a request by U.S. budget airlines for $2.5 billion in government aid to address high jet fuel costs.

“I don’t have that money – can’t just pull it out of the couch cushions. There would have to be a lot of government engagement and a bipartisan effort to find the funds for them,” Duffy told reporters on the sidelines of an event, saying any requests would need close review. “Congress would have to get involved as well with that kind of number.”

(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese)

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