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Bomb threat grounds Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport: 'Potential security issue'

(1 week ago)
Jasmine Baehr
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A bomb threat forced the evacuation and grounding of Spirit Airlines Flight 2145 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Thursday morning. Passengers were deplaned and rescreened, and K-9 units searched the aircraft, which was later cleared, allowing the flight to depart for Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the source of the threat.

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  1. 1 A bomb threat was reported around 7 a.m. (Thursday) as passengers boarded Flight 2145.
  2. 2 Law enforcement was requested to meet the flight.
  3. 3 The aircraft was moved to a remote location.
  4. 4 Passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal for additional screening.
  5. 5 K-9 units conducted a thorough search of the plane.
  6. 6 The aircraft was inspected and cleared by law enforcement.
  7. 7 The flight reboarded and departed to Los Angeles.
  8. 8 Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
  • The flight was grounded and delayed.
  • Passengers were safely deplaned and rescreened.
  • A thorough search of the plane was conducted by K-9 units.
  • Authorities are continuing to investigate the source or nature of the bomb threat.
What: A bomb threat forced the evacuation and grounding of Spirit Airlines Flight 2145.
When: Early Thursday morning (threat reported around 7 a.m.).
Where: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Detroit, Michigan, United States. The flight was bound for Los Angeles (LAX).
Why: A 'potential security issue' (bomb threat) was reported, necessitating a swift law enforcement response to ensure passenger safety.
How: The aircraft was moved to a remote location. 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. Law enforcement was requested to meet the flight.

A bomb threat forced the evacuation and grounding of Spirit Airlines Flight 2145 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Thursday morning. Passengers were deplaned and rescreened, and K-9 units searched the aircraft, which was later cleared, allowing the flight to depart for Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the source of the threat.