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Guest
May 19, 2025
12:27 AM
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I didn't have a lot of planning behind my decision to fly with DTW Spirit Terminal out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW); rather, it was a cost-effective move that coincidentally fit my schedule. Admittedly, I had low expectations going in. Like many other passengers, I had heard the standard criticism of Spirit's straightforward style, and I didn't have high expectations. However, the experience was better than I had expected from the time I got to the terminal. Spirit operates out of the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal at DTW—formerly known as the North Terminal—and the moment I walked in, I noticed how clean, well-lit, and modern everything felt. It didn’t give off the chaotic, cramped vibe I’ve encountered at other airports. Instead, there was a calm and steady flow of travelers, airline staff, and TSA agents all moving with purpose. Check-in with Spirit was refreshingly simple. I had already checked in online, so dropping off my bag took just a few minutes. The Spirit counters were clearly marked, and helpful staff were around to answer questions. Security was quicker than I expected, and once I made it through, I had plenty of time to explore. Inside the terminal, I found a good mix of seating, food options, and charging stations. While Spirit is known for keeping things bare-bones in the air, the terminal experience didn’t feel that way at all. I grabbed a sandwich, found a window seat near my gate, and actually enjoyed the wait. Flying Detroit Airport Spirit Terminal turned out to be a lot more convenient and comfortable than I had assumed. It’s not luxury, but it’s functional, efficient, and surprisingly relaxed—a solid way to kick off a trip, especially if you’re flying on a budget.
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