SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com)— Spirit Airlines is pulling out of Salt Lake City International Airport and a handful of other destinations amid its bankruptcy restructuring plans, ending a 3½ year stay in Utah’s capital city.

“As part of our efforts to transform our business and position Spirit for long-term success, we are adjusting our network to focus on our strongest performing markets,” the airline announced in a statement on Thursday. “We apologize to our guests for any inconvenience this may cause and will reach out to those with affected reservations to notify them of their options, including a refund.”

The low-cost carrier said it will cease Salt Lake City operations on Oct. 2. It currently offers service to Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida, and accounts for about

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