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April 26 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, is seeking $2.5 billion in U.S. government ‌assistance in exchange for warrants that could convert into equity ‌stakes in the companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

The chief executives ​of several low-cost carriers were in Washington last Tuesday to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford, the report said, adding that discussions regarding a potential aid package are ‌expected to continue in ⁠the coming days.

The budget airline group arrived at the $2.5 billion figure by calculating how much more they ⁠estimate they will spend on jet fuel this year than in earlier forecasts, assuming jet fuel prices remain above $4 a gallon on average, ​according to ​the WSJ report.

Reuters could not immediately ​verify the report. The White ‌House, Frontier, and Avelo did not respond to a request for comment.

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The pitch underscores one of the unintended consequences of the Iran war launched by Washington: a surge in jet fuel prices that has roughly doubled costs, squeezing margins and pushing weaker airlines closer ‌to the brink.

The request from budget ​airlines comes as the Trump administration nears ​a deal to rescue ​low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which could include up to $500 ‌million in government-backed financing to ​help it keep ​operating through bankruptcy.

During the pandemic, the U.S. Treasury received warrants in major airlines in exchange for aid under a $54 billion support ​program. It ultimately ‌collected just $556.7 million from selling them, with many proving to ​have little value.

(Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing ​by Sumana Nandy and Rashmi Aich)

Summer House alum Luke Gulbranson shared his opinion on West Wilson and Amanda Batula's romance during a recent podcast appearance

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• The couple has received a mixed reaction to their romance due to Wilson's past relationship with fellow Summer House star Ciara Miller, who was Batula's close friend

• Gulbranson previously dated Miller in 2020

Summer HousealumLuke Gulbransonis voicing his opinion onWest Wilsonand Amanda Batula's relationship.

Wilson, 31, andBatula, 34, received a mixed reaction when they announced their romance due to Wilson's prior relationship with fellowSummer HousestarCiara Miller, who was Batula's close friend.

While appearing on theTMZ podcaston Friday, April 24, Gulbranson, 42, addressed the drama surrounding the couple. He previously dated Miller, 30, in 2020, years before her relationship with Wilson.

"Listen, I do believe in a bro code," Gulbranson said on the podcast when asked about Wilson and Batula. "There's a lot of fish in the sea, and I know that sounds a little cliché, but the truth is, I mean, you know, you can find a partner. There's a lot of people to choose from."

He explained that he would not intentionally seek to date a friend's ex, but that if strong feelings developed, he would "have a conversation" with the friend and ask for their "blessing."

“But just like the way that this all went down, I know I would never do it, ever, and I feel bad for everybody," Gulbranson said. “Ciara and Kyle [Cooke] obviously, and you know everybody involved. I'm sure it's an emotional rollercoaster.”

“But I'm excited for Ciara, I hope she's ready to boogie,” Gulbranson said, referring to her upcoming appearance on theSummer Housereunion.

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When the podcast host asked Gulbranson if he thought Wilson and Batula's relationship would last, he gave a candid response.

“I don't know," Gulbranson said. "I'll be real with you if I was in a relationship with somebody for a number of years I don't know if I would jump into a relationship with somebody else right away, I can tell you that."

"I would take some time for me if I was expecting a relationship with somebody to work," he concluded.

Miller recently opened up about her preparations for the show's reunion.

"People talk about a revenge dress," she toldGlamourin an interview published on April 17. "Even at the reunion two years ago, I really wasn't preparing anything to be a revenge dress. I was genuinely just like, 'Oh, what do I want to wear?'..."

"Now going into this reunion, I have a different mindset," she continued. "But I still don't really think about a revenge look. I just think about what's a proper representation of who I am right now."

Miller alsoaddressed the drama for the first time, tellingGlamour,“It's one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors; to experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season 10. It's a major mindf--k.”

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Dancing With the StarsalumSasha Farberappears to be closer toJanel Parrishthan ever.

Spotted with thePretty Little Liarsalum, 37, at the Studio City Farmer’s Market in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 26, Farber, 41, kept an arm around her shoulders as the pair sipped coffee while strolling. In photos published byJustJaredlater that day, the smiling duo also held hands while chatting to one another.

Us Weeklyhas reached out to Farber and a representative for Parrish for comment.

The sighting comes after fans questioned the nature of Farber and Parrish’sfriendshipearlier this month due to Farber sharing footage of Parrish, 37, dancing with him on a sidewalk with the caption, “She’s still got it @janelparrish 🔥.” (Parrish competed onDWTSwithVal Chmerkovskiyin 2014, finishing in third place.)

Actress Janel Parrish Dances With Sasha Farber in Parking Lot After Split From Husband Chris Long

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Parrish, who has been married to estranged husbandChris Longfor seven years, wrote via Instagram Stories one day after Farber’s post went live, “Thank you all for the incredibly kind and supportive messages, they’ve truly meant the world. After 10 beautiful years together, including seven years of marriage, Chris and I made the difficult decision to end our marriage.”

Her announcement concluded at the time, “There is still so much love and respect between us, and I’m deeply grateful for everything we built together. This chapter of my life, and Chris, will always mean so much to me. Thank you all again for the messages of love and support.”

Less than one week later, on April 16, Farber posted an Instagram photo of Parrish playing the piano. “It’s the small things in life,” he captioned the snap.

Janel Parrish Breaks Silence on Chris Long Divorce: ‘So Much Love and Support’

For Farber’s part, the professional dancer was married to fellowDWTSproEmma Slaterfrom 2018 to 2023 before developing a close relationship withBachelorettestarJenn Tran, who partnered with him in 2024’sDWTSseason 33. (Tran, 28, and Farber reportedly split in June 2025 despite never confirming a romance between them.)

Farber and Parrish sparked more recent romance speculation last week, both sharing footage of themselves dancing together via their individual Instagram accounts. While Farber’sclipcaptured a routine that saw him wearing a white singlet, Parrish’svideoshowed Farber shirtless as he showed the actress a “salsa real quick.”

Farner opened up about dating during a January appearance on the “Casual Chaos” podcast. “I hate dating. But it takes like a sec, you got to meet the person. There’s a lot that goes into when you want to find someone special,” Farber said at the time, claiming thatDWTShas a history of developing real-life love stories. “[On the show], you’re just thrown in. ‘Let’s go. Hi, nice to meet you. OK, we are going to rub hips. We are going to dip. We are going to do this. I want to get in your face here. You have to really look at me,’” he said.