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3 days ago
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Bomb threat grounds Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport: 'Potential security issue'
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport early Thursday morning, triggering a swift law enforcement response and delaying travel plans for passengers headed to Los Angeles. According to FOX 2 Detroit, the threat was reported around 7 a.m. as passengers boarded Flight 2145 bound for Los Angeles. Hawaiian Airlines Flight Diverted On San Diego Tarmac Over Possible Bomb Threat; Person Arrested The aircraft was moved to a remote location, and all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal for additional screening. K-9 units conducted a thorough search of the plane for explosives. Spirit Airlines issued a statement to Fox News Digital confirming that law enforcement was requested to meet the flight prior to Passengers In Orlando Evacuate Plane Due To Engine Fire "Law enforcement was requested to meet Spirit Airlines flight 2145 (DTW-LAX) prior to departure from Detroit (DTW) due to a potential security issue," read the statement. "The aircraft taxied to a remote location, and Guests were safely deplaned and transported back to the terminal. The Guests were rescreened, and the aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and the flight reboarded and departed to Los Angeles (LAX). Further questions should be directed to law enforcement." Read On The Fox News AppOriginal article source: Bomb threat grounds Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport: 'Potential security issue'
Fox News
3 days ago
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Bomb threat grounds Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport: 'Potential security issue'
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport early Thursday morning, triggering a swift law enforcement response and delaying travel plans for passengers headed to Los Angeles. According to FOX 2 Detroit, the threat was reported around 7 a.m. as passengers boarded Flight 2145 bound for Los Angeles. The aircraft was moved to a remote location, and all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal for additional screening. K-9 units conducted a thorough search of the plane for explosives. Spirit Airlines issued a statement to Fox News Digital confirming that law enforcement was requested to meet the flight prior to PASSENGERS IN ORLANDO EVACUATE PLANE DUE TO ENGINE FIRE "Law enforcement was requested to meet Spirit Airlines flight 2145 (DTW-LAX) prior to departure from Detroit (DTW) due to a potential security issue," read the statement. "The aircraft taxied to a remote location, and Guests were safely deplaned and transported back to the terminal. The Guests were rescreened, and the aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority, and the flight reboarded and departed to Los Angeles (LAX). Further questions should be directed to law enforcement." The source or nature of the bomb threat remains unclear, and authorities are continuing to investigate the HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSpirit Airlines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spirit Airlines flight
A bomb threat reported on a Spirit Airlines flight before it took off forced an evacuation Thursday morning. Law enforcement was requested to meet with Spirit Airlines Flight 2145 before it left Detroit for Los Angeles due to a 'potential security issue.' 'On Thursday morning, the Wayne County Airport Authority's Emergency & Support Services and Airfield Operations teams along with the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] responded to a bomb threat involving a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Detroit Metropolitan Airport,' a Detroit Metropolitan Airport spokesperson said in a statement. The plane taxied and passengers were 'safely' deplaned and transported by bus to another area for rescreening. 'The Guests were rescreened, and the aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority and we are working to get our Guests to their destination as soon as possible,' a Spirit Airlines spokesperson said in a statement obtained by NewsNation. The flight departed Thursday afternoon for Los Angeles, according to tracking websites. The incident is under investigation, according to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
- The Hill
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spirit Airlines flight
A bomb threat reported on a Spirit Airlines flight before it took off forced an evacuation Thursday morning. Law enforcement was requested to meet with Spirit Airlines Flight 2145 before it left Detroit for Los Angeles due to a 'potential security issue.' 'On Thursday morning, the Wayne County Airport Authority's Emergency & Support Services and Airfield Operations teams along with the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] responded to a bomb threat involving a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Detroit Metropolitan Airport,' a Detroit Metropolitan Airport spokesperson said in a statement. The plane taxied and passengers were 'safely' deplaned and transported by bus to another area for rescreening. 'The Guests were rescreened, and the aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The safety of our Guests and Team Members is our top priority and we are working to get our Guests to their destination as soon as possible,' a Spirit Airlines spokesperson said in a statement obtained by NewsNation. The flight departed Thursday afternoon for Los Angeles, according to tracking websites. The incident is under investigation, according to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
