Spirit Airlines announces new $250 million global headquarters investment near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airpor...
October 17 2019 - 5:00PM
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline,
today announced its intention to build a state-of-the-art
headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida. The company plans to move
into the new campus by mid-2022.
The airline, headquartered in South Florida for more than 20
years, submitted site plans to the City of Dania Beach to build a
campus up to 500,000 square feet act Dania Pointe, a premier
mixed-use development comprised of nearly one million square feet
of retail space, restaurants and housing.
Spirit has entered into an agreement with Kimco Realty (NYSE:
KIM), the owner and principal developer of Dania Pointe, to secure
the land. Gensler will be the lead architectural firm, and Jones
Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) was selected as the project advisor.
Spirit estimates the total capital outlay for the project will be
approximately $250 million over the next 36 months. The new campus
will be located in the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) District, and the Dania Beach CRA also supported the
project.
In 2022, approximately 1,000 employees are planned to move from
the company’s current facilities in Miramar to the new Dania Pointe
site just minutes away from Spirit’s largest operating base, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The project will
make way for the future growth of the airline while improving
operational efficiency by consolidating Spirit’s real estate
footprint. The development will include corporate offices and a new
crew training facility with flight simulators for more streamlined
workflow and quick access to the airport.
Spirit Airlines President and CEO Ted Christie
stated, “It was two decades ago when Spirit moved to South
Florida and temporarily headquartered in a building of less than
1,000 square feet. Today’s announcement shows just how far we’ve
come. This new home will keep us connected to the South Florida
community while improving our team’s efficiency and ability to
support what is an ever-expanding international operation. We’ve
enjoyed a great relationship with the City of Miramar, an
outstanding location for headquarters and businesses of all sizes.
We look forward to creating more jobs and driving future economic
development as South Florida’s Hometown Airline.”
Governor Ron DeSantis stated, “I would like to
congratulate Spirit Airlines on expanding your footprint in Florida
and giving Floridians more access to quality air service. This new
state-of-the-art headquarters will provide South Florida families
with job opportunities and greatly contribute to the strong
economic foundation of the area. Spirit’s investment also
reinforces Florida’s position as a leader in the aviation industry
and important hub for international travelers and commerce.”
Enterprise Florida President & CEO Jamal Sowell
stated, “Enterprise Florida is pleased to
work with Spirit Airlines and we look forward to their continued
growth and success in our state. The real winners are the
Floridians and their families who will find work because of this
new investment.”
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive
Director Ken Lawson stated,
“Congratulations to Spirit Airlines, the fastest growing airline in
the U.S. We are grateful that the company employs 4,000 people in
Broward County.”
Broward County Mayor Mark D. Bogen
stated, “We thank one of the pillars of our business
community, Spirit Airlines, for continuing to invest in our vibrant
Broward County and creating 225 new, high-quality positions over
the next five years. Having fast-growing companies like Spirit
Airlines headquartered here is pivotal to our economic growth
strategy, and we are excited to have such high value flight options
for our residents and tourists traveling in and out of Broward
County for years to come.”
City of Dania Beach Mayor Lori Lewellen stated,
“The City of Dania Beach is glad to welcome Spirit’s new corporate
headquarters campus to our city. We are thrilled that the company
has chosen to grow here, adding 225 high-value jobs. Spirit will
become an important cornerstone in our city. We are excited for
their growth as we move forward together into the new decade.”
Mark Gale, Chief Executive Officer/Director of Aviation,
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport stated,
“Having an international airline headquarters close to Broward
County’s FLL puts us in good company with a handful of other major
airports across the country. We thank Spirit Airlines for the
long-term commitment to our community. This new investment will
help bring more guests through FLL and help grow our position as an
international gateway to Latin America, the Caribbean and
beyond.”
Bob Swindell, President & CEO of
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance stated, “The Alliance
is incredibly proud to witness this game-changing new chapter for
Spirit Airlines. We are excited that Spirit is growing in Broward
County and that employees from throughout the U.S. and beyond will
be trained in Dania Beach.”
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the
best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable
travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our
Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat
assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte. We
make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover
more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and
most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We operate more than 600 daily
flights to 75 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the
Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving the
communities we serve. Come save with us at spirit.com. At
Spirit Airlines, we go. We go for you.
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