Luis Gallego
Luis Gallego is a prominent Spanish businessman serving as the CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia and British Airways. He has played a crucial role in the transformation and strategic direction of Iberia, particularly during its recovery from financial difficulties. Under his leadership, the airline has focused on expanding its low-cost operations, notably with the establishment of Iberia Express. Recently, he has been at the center of negotiations regarding the future of Iberia Express amid conflicts with its pilots' union, which could lead to the potential creation of a new low-cost airline at Madrid-Barajas Airport.
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Luis Gallego leads the holding that has the right to protect its 20% stake in Air Europa.
Air Europa ultima su visto bueno a los 300 millones de Turkish por el 26% del capital | Empresas
Spain· 2025-08-19
Luis Gallego, chief executive of Aer Lingus parent International Airlines Group (IAG), confirmed that the Irish carrier would receive three Airbus A321 extra long range (XLR) aircraft later this year.
Aer Lingus considers legal action against ruling limiting night flights at Dublin Airport – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-03
Luis Gallego is the CEO of IAG and is working on acquiring Tap.
Lufthansa fa ripartire il risiko dei cieli europei, la risposta di Air France-Klm: tutti i dossier aperti
Italy· 2025-07-19
Luis Gallego is the former CEO of Iberia and currently the CEO of IAG, the group that controls Iberia.
Sud America, hub a Madrid e costi bassi: così Iberia punta a essere la compagnia più profittevole d’EuropaItaly· 2025-06-22
Luis Gallego, the president of IAG, declared that the acquisition of TAP would be an excellent business for the group.
Iberia comemora 75 anos de ligação entre Espanha e Brasil e estuda compra da TAP | Aviação
Portugal· 2025-06-08
IAG chief executive Luis Gallego said on Monday in a Bloomberg TV interview that the demand on transatlantic routes is recovering.
Aer Lingus owner sees transatlantic slowdown recovering – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Luis Gallego, IAG’s chief executive, emphasized the company's commitment to strengthening its airline brands.
British Airways owner agrees $13bn deal to buy 32 Boeing planes | International Airlines Group
United Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Luis Gallego, the chief executive of IAG, reported operating profits of €4.44 billion for last year and discussed the group's transformation strategy.
Aer Lingus operating profits drop €20m in 2024 amid disruption – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Luis Gallego is the director of IAG and has been involved in the creation of Iberia Express.
IAG se plantea crear una nueva ‘low cost’ en Barajas y congelar Iberia Express ante el choque con sus pilotos | EmpresasSpain· 2025-02-28