⚠ Partial Coverage
Fort Lauderdale
→ Detroit
Spirit Airlines · 1,818 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Arrival
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit, United States
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
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Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Spirit Airlines is based in United States. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether FLL is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Spirit Airlines's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Spirit Airlines FLL–DTW: Full Compensation Guide
The Spirit Airlines route from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) covers approximately 1,818 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Spirit Airlines, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.