Trump says airline rescue plan coming soon

US President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration would present a plan this weekend to save the flagging airline industry, which is facing vastly reduced business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

As is his style, the US president did not offer many details about the package during his daily coronavirus taskforce press briefing.

"We will probably be putting out a proposal and giving (airline companies) some of the details, some very powerful details over the weekend," he said.

He did not rule out direct conversations with individual airlines in the coming days.

"I think it's going to be a very acceptable package, it's a very big package and acceptable package," Trump said.

"It will be good for the country and good for the airlines. Good for lots of people."