WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP)—The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced on Friday that Spirit Airlines will add a new nonstop service from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and Nashville International Airport (BNA). Father, mother, son dead in triple shooting at Connecticut home The CAA states that the new flights will operate on Spirit’s Airbus aircraft as follows: Detroit: Beginning June 12, operates daily Nashville: Beginning August 15, operates on Fridays and Mondays Spirit Airlines currently flies nonstop from BDL to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR), and Orlando, FL (MCO). Spirit made its Connecticut debut when it launched operations from BDL in April 2017. “We greatly appreciate Spirit’s continued partnership as the airline offers more, low-fare options from Bradley International Airport,” said Michael W. Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “The nonstop flights to Detroit and Nashville will offer travelers greater convenience as Spirit strengthens its footprint in our region.” “We’re always looking for new ways to deliver a great value to our Hartford Guests, and soon they’ll be able to fly to Detroit and Nashville in style with Spirit’s newly enhanced Guest experience,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “Our new, high-value flights will also make it easier for more travelers to explore Connecticut’s capital city this summer.” Bradley International Airport is New England’s second-largest airport and is recognized nationally for its ease of travel. It is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded. Local News Headlines Plumbers say droughts should spark interest in gray water bill The top-rated seafood restaurant in Massachusetts, according to Yelp U.S. Air Force Academy Band to perform at Springfield Symphony Hall Providence man sentenced for leading fentanyl trafficking ring WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less