Luis Gallego

Luis Gallego is the Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), a major airline group that owns British Airways and Iberia, among others. He is newsworthy due to recent developments concerning IAG's financial performance and strategic decisions. IAG has announced a significant rise in annual profits, increasing by 20% to €4.5 billion, despite a slight decrease in passenger numbers in 2025. This profit increase is attributed to record operating profits at British Airways and Iberia. Simultaneously, IAG has withdrawn from the bidding process for the Portuguese airline TAP, while Air France-KLM and Lufthansa remain in contention. Gallego's leadership is relevant as IAG navigates competitive airline acquisitions and aims to maintain profitability amidst fluctuating passenger numbers and market dynamics.