HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-017 Urging Support of JetBlue's Acquisition of Spirit Airlines executedRESOLUTION NO.2023-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE HONORABLE MERRICK GARLAND,
THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE HONORABLE
PETE BUTTIGIEG, THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION, TO SUPPORT JETBLUE'S ACQUISITION OF SPIRIT
AIRLINES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach ("City") expresses its strong support for JetBlue's
acquisition of Spirit Airlines; and
WHEREAS, the JetBlue/Spirit merger will enable JetBlue to become a highly
competitive national low -fare challenger to the Big Four US airlines that together control four -
fifths of the US market; and
WHEREAS, since its first flight to Florida in 2000, JetBlue has been a low -fare disruptor
— a change agent — for the airline industry; and
WHEREAS, four airlines currently control about 80 percent of the US market, and
combining JetBlue and Spirit will introduce long overdue 5tt' national competitor providing more
route choices, increased competition, and greater access to an award -winning travel experience;
and
WHEREAS, the merger would strengthen Ft Lauderdale International Airport's position
as a low -fare, great service alternative to Miami, and would spark low-cost competition by
divesting five gates to allow smaller airlines to grow; and
WHEREAS, With nearly 6,000 crewmembers, JetBlue will become one of Broward
County's largest employers and the Spirit/JetBlue campus in Dania Beach would be an economic
stimulus to the area and continue to bring jobs and JetBlue Travel Products to Broward County;
and
WHEREAS, the City supports the merger of JetBlue and Spirit and directs the City
Manager to issue a letter of support to the Honorable Merrick Garland, the United States Attorney
General, and the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, the United Sates Secretary of Transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City urges the Honorable Merrick Garland, the United States
Attorney General, and the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, United Sates Secretary of Transportation to
support the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
Section 3. That the City Manager is to prepare a letter of Support and the City Clerk is
requested to send a copy of this Resolution and the Manager's letter of support to Honorable
Merrick Garland, the United States Attorney General, and the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, the
United States Secretary of Transportation, and any other interested parties.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 28, 2023.
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