LAS
VEGAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant
Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced that Chief Operating
Officer Keny F. Wilper will step
down effective today. He will stay on as an advisor while the
company conducts a search for his successor. Tyler
Hollingsworth, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, will
serve as interim COO.
Mr. Wilper has had an illustrious 23-year career with Allegiant,
during which he served in several key operations roles. Shortly
after joining the company in 2002, he began working with the team
to shape Allegiant into an ultra-low-cost carrier. Notably, Mr.
Wilper helped develop the airline's first-ever ancillary inflight
and baggage programs, which have been a cornerstone of Allegiant's
business model. Throughout his career, he has held critical
leadership roles, each contributing to the company's operational
strength and financial performance.
"Keny has been instrumental in our company's success," said
Gregory C. Anderson, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant. "As COO, his leadership and
collaborative approach greatly improved our operations. His legacy
includes the strong team he has helped develop. I speak on behalf
of Team Allegiant in thanking Keny for his many years of service
and contributions."
Mr. Wilper said he is grateful to his colleagues and the entire
Allegiant team.
"The decision to step down from my role as COO was not made
lightly, but I need to take time away to focus on my family, who
have faced some significant challenges," Mr. Wilper said. "It has
been a tremendous privilege to be part of this company. When I
first joined Allegiant, I had high hopes that we would become a
successful airline. We have far surpassed my dreams, becoming not
just an airline but a driving force in leisure travel. I've had the
pleasure of working alongside the most passionate, dedicated, and
hard-working team members in the industry. I am proud of all we
have accomplished together and confident in the bright future that
lies ahead for Allegiant. I look forward to continuing my work for
Allegiant in a different capacity, confident that the operation is
in good hands with a skilled and talented leadership
team."
Mr. Hollingsworth has been with the company since 2010. After
operating as a line pilot for four years, he assumed the role of
Vice President of Safety and Security. In this position, he led a
team through a consolidation of the Safety and Security departments
at Allegiant, implementing a transformative methodology for safety
system design. His vision led to Allegiant's adoption of an
integrated data management approach, facilitating robust oversight
and hazard identification programs. In addition, his contribution
during the COVID-19 pandemic were instrumental, and his
leadership resulted in the airline being recognized by Airline
Ratings as a "Seven-Star airline for safety and COVID-19
protection."
Following his success in Safety and Security, Mr. Hollingsworth
was promoted into the role of Senior Vice President of Flight
Operations. He currently oversees the airline's Operation Control
Center, Flight Operations, and Inflight Operations, as well as more
than half of the company's 6,100 employees.
Mr. Hollingsworth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
aeronautics, aviation and aerospace science and technology from
Everglades University.
"Tyler's extensive experience, dedication and outstanding
leadership provides us conviction that we will maintain our
momentum and continue to enhance our strong operations. He has
shown an exceptional ability to unite teams in navigating
challenges and making well-considered decisions. These attributes
make him the right choice for the role of interim COO." Mr.
Anderson said.
Allegiant – Together We FlyTM
Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an
integrated travel company with an airline at its
heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places
and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant
Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to
world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and
industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's fleet serves
communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half
the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more
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