Allegiant Says Steve Harfst Named COO Of Allegiant Air

(RTTNews) - Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) said Steve Harfst has been elected by the company's board of directors to the post of Chief Operating Officer of Allegiant Air, effective January 1, 2015.

Harfst has over 27 years of industry experience. He was the former Chief Operating Officer for IndiGo Airlines based in New Delhi, India. At IndiGo, he oversaw the airline's transition from a start-up to 23 A320 aircraft airline in its first three years.

In addition to his position at IndiGo, he served as the COO of North American Airlines and CEO and President of USA 3000. Harfst began his aviation career as a Naval Aviator.