Catch up quick: Spirit — which has about 17,000 employees and contractors — announced early Saturday that it will immediately wind down.
The company said passengers who booked flights with credit or debit cards will automatically get refunds.
State of play: Local airport officials advised Spirit travelers on Saturday not to come to DTW.
What they're saying: "Fares would likely rise, especially on routes where Spirit keeps prices low by competing aggressively," Western Michigan College of Aviation assistant professor Selim Ozyurek told the News.