Travelers with Spirit scrambling to book new flights, secure refunds after airline closure

For those looking to book their next flight, reality is setting in as a popular affordable airline is no longer an option. Spirit ended operations on Saturday, prompting people to scramble to book flights and look for refunds.

Spirit Airlines shutdown brings chaos to travelers at DTW and across the United States

There’s one less airline getting people where they need to go at the start of the work week as Spirit Airlines went out of business Saturday. Meanwhile, the ripple effect is still being felt at DTW and around the nation.

Spirit ceases, leaving passengers' plans up in the air
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No more Spirit in the sky as the airline suddenly ceases operations Saturday, leaving the plans of passengers and the futures of workers up in the air. FOX 2's Camille Amiri spoke with a travel expert to talk about what this means for the future. 

Spirit Airlines shuts down immediately: What to Know
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Every kiosk in the Spirit Airlines area of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Airport was empty Saturday morning and  displayed the same message: all flights are cancelled. FOX 2 spoke with affected customers and a travel agent for their reaction to the shut down.

Spirit Airlines shuts down operations, all flights canceled
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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines has ceased operations immediately, canceling all flights and shutting down customer service. FOX 2 spoke with Pilot and Aviation Expert Evan Broad to discuss the impact of the closure. 

Spirit Airlines shutdown
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Spirit Airlines has shut down operations, canceling all flights and leaving passengers scrambling. FOX 2's Scott Wolchek is live from DTW with the latest details on what this means for travelers.

Spirit Airlines shuts down operations, all flights canceled

Spirit Airlines announced it is ceasing operations effective immediately, canceling all flights and leaving passengers nationwide scrambling for alternatives.

Coalition hopes to stop proposed DTW airport cigar lounge

Some are hoping a proposal to open a cigar bar at Detroit Metro Airport goes up in smoke. A coalition called Keep DTW Smoke Free is trying to stop a proposal that would bring a cigar bar to Detroit Metro Airport.

Metro airport car crash: Suspect 'off the streets' as new video angles released

Sturdivant, the vice president of emergency and support services, said the driver appeared to be suffering a mental health emergency, adding that there was “insufficient evidence" linking this to terrorism.

Detroit Metro Airport officials give crash update

The Wayne County Airport Authority will provide an update into the investigation after a driver barreled into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.

Ground stop lifted at DTW amid 'aircraft emergency'

All flights were grounded at Detroit Metro Airport on Wednesday night after an ‘aircraft emergency.'

Detroit Metro Airport Car Crash: Mercedes slams into McNamara terminal

Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport were met with a chaotic scene after a car crashed into the McNamara Terminal on Friday night.

Activists claim ICE is using Willow Run airport for deportations

Activists want the Wayne County Airport Authority to halt ICE flying out undocumented immigrants from local airports.

Winter Weather in Michigan: Snowfall wreaking havoc on Metro Detroit travel

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect around Southeast Michigan due to falling snow and tumbling temperatures making driving hazardous on highways. Up to five inches are expected in the immediate area with even more snow expected to fall in the thumb.