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6 hours ago
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Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
A Spirit Airlines flight leaving Detroit Metropolitan Airport bound for Los Angeles on Thursday was evacuated due to a bomb threat. The incident was first reported at around 7 a.m. local time, according to the Detroit Free Press. The plane was boarded and on the tarmac when law enforcement officials were called in over "a potential security issue." The aircraft was deplaned and taken to a remote location, where responding members of the Wayne County Airport Authority and the Transportation Security Administration did a sweep and determined it was clean. '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,' an airport spokesman confirmed in a statement to The Hill. Passengers were also rescreened upon reentering the plane, and eventually, the flight left for LAX. The matter is under investigation. "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. Further questions should be directed to law enforcement," Spirit said in a statement. This morning's incident comes as Spirit is in the middle of attempting to overhaul its budget airline reputation with a number of upgrades. "Spirit recently overhauled its Free Spirit loyalty program, and—brace yourselves—it's good," said Kyle Stewart of Live and Let's Fly this week. "Not 'good for Spirit,' but actually competitive with mainline carriers. Elite members can now enjoy perks like free checked bags, seat selection (yes, even Big Front Seats), and priority boarding. And unlike American's loyalty points or Delta's SkyMiles circus, Free Spirit Status levels that award these perks are available at lower thresholds than any of the major carriers. "Spirit also offers more nonstop flights from secondary cities than the other carriers. For airports like my home airport in Pittsburgh, it's often the only nonstop option or is more competitive in markets like New York (though it's since discontinued flights between Pittsburgh and the New York market)." Spirit Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Bomb Threat first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 5, 2025
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8 hours 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
10 hours 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.
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11 hours 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.
New York Post
12 hours ago
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LA-bound Spirit Airlines flight evacuated over bomb threat in Detroit
A Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit was evacuated Thursday morning over a bomb threat, according to reports. The Los Angeles-bound plane was boarded and sitting on the tarmac at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, when passengers were forced to deplane over the scare, The Hill reported. All passengers were safely removed and taken to a nearby terminal, while law enforcement swept the aircraft for threats and apparently found none. Advertisement A bomb threat was reported on a Spirit Airlines flight. REUTERS 'The Guests were rescreened, and the aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement,' a spokesperson for the airline said. '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.' After eventually reboarding, the flight later departed for LA. It remains unclear exactly where the threat came from, and the incident remains under investigation.
