Delhi, January 26, 2006 –InterGlobe Enterprises Limited has named Steven Harfst as Chief Operating Officer of "IndiGo", its low-cost airline subsidiary, effective immediately.  Harfst will be responsible for all of the operational functions of IndiGo, which has ordered 100 Airbus A320 family aircraft and is planning to launch this year.

“Steve is an exceptionally experienced and successful hands-on executive with a deep knowledge of the airline business. As we prepare for the introduction of our spanking new Airbus jets into our fleet, he will play an important role in the company’s growth,” said IndiGo CEO Bruce Ashby. “I have the greatest confidence in his abilities to get this critical job done.”

"IndiGo is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the significant growth of the aviation marketplace in India. I am looking forward to working with Bruce and the dynamic team at IndiGo in building a world class airline that will set a benchmark for exemplary customer service and operational excellence" said Harfst.

Prior to joining IndiGo, Harfst was with North American Airlines as chief operating officer, where he was responsible for complete operations of the carrier. Harfst helped the company to triple its size and maintain profitability in the midst of a challenging industry environment. He is also a commercially rated pilot.

Harfst received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA.

About InterGlobe Enterprises

Established in 1989, InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of airline & aviation management, travel related services, travel technology, travel distribution services and hotel development & management services.
InterGlobe has been a committed player in the travel and aviation industry for the last 16 years. Its aviation management experience includes representation of 14 leading international airlines and offers services ranging from sales and marketing to revenue and route management. It also offers cutting edge distribution, technology and BPO services for the travel and aviation industries.

InterGlobe has recently entered consumer segments with the promise to offer products and services that deliver value for money. It has announced the launch of IndiGo, its low-cost nation-wide airline venture which will fill the fast emerging need for reliable, efficient and economical air travel. It has also established a joint venture with Accor to build the Ibis range of economy hotels in the Indian sub continent, which in the initial phase of development is set to populate the region with 25 hotels over the next few years.

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India, InterGlobe employs more than 1600 people and has a network of 52 offices across 23 cities in India & abroad.