Former Allegiant Air CEO Maurice Gallagher is returning to the top job at the budget airline following the sudden departure of CEO John Redmond.
Gallagher, who was Las Vegas-based Allegiant's CEO from 2003 through 2022, takes the reins immediately. He is currently the airline's chairman. Redmond, Allegiant said, resigned effective
Following the sudden resignation of John Redmond, Maurice Gallagher has returned as CEO of Allegiant Air. Gallagher, who led the airline from 2003 to 2022, takes over as the company reports strong financial performance with a $122 million operating profit in the second quarter. Allegiant forecasts continued profitability for the second half of the year, setting itself apart from competitors Spirit and Frontier, who anticipate losses.
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