Spirit Airlines is leaving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport this October, cutting off direct flights to Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Detroit. For locals who relied on Spirit’s budget fares, this means fewer affordable travel options and more crowded flights with other airlines. The move comes as Spirit faces bankruptcy and scales back at airports nationwide. If you’ve got a trip booked after October 3, check your email for refund info. Meanwhile, Delta is still flying nonstop to New York and Detroit. How will this shake-up affect your travel plans or the city’s connectivity? #Business #Birmingham #SpiritAirlines