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The International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) has today announced the appointment of José Antonio Barrionuevo as Chief Financial Officer effective June 2026. Mr. Barrionuevo will succeed Nicholas Cadbury who will be leaving the Group.

Frontier Group Holdings has today announced the appointment of James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Frontier Board effective January 7, 2026.

Cathay Group has today announced that their Chairman, Mr. Patrick Healy, will step down as Chairman on May 13, 2026.  He will be succeeded by Mr. Guy Bradley, JP.

Delta Air Lines has announced the retirement of company President Glen Hauenstein, effective February 28, 2026. Mr. Hauenstein pioneered the transformation of Delta’s global network, pricing and premium strategy over two decades.

Alaska Air Group has announced the promotion of Neil Thwaites to Vice President of Global Sales & California Commercial Performance for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

SWISS has announced the appointment of Remo Müller as new media spokesperson.  He will serve in that role from March 1, 2027 through the end of 2027.  SWISS’ New Media Spokesman, Remo Müller – Courtesy SWISS On Thursday (December 11, 2025), Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced the addition of Remo Müller (39) to their Media Relations team.  He will serve as a media spokesperson from March 1, 2026 through 2027.  Mr. Müller replaces Michael Stief, who has been appoi

Lufthansa Group has announced that effective February 1, 2025, Max Kownatzki, currently Chief Executive Officer of SunExpress, will become CEO of Eurowings, while Marcus Schnabel will assume the CEO role at SunExpress.

Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.

Norse Atlantic Airways has today announced the appointment of Eivind Roald as the carrier’s new President and CEO, succeeding the company’s Founder and CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen. Mr. Larsen will remain on as the company's Chairman.

Wizz Air has today announced a number of key Senior Leadership Team appointments effective February 1st, 2026.

WestJet Group is strengthening their commitment to Québec with the appointment of Lyne Chayer as Vice President, Québec Guest Experience & Vacations.

Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as Managing Director and CEO effective November 1, 2025. Mr. Scurrah most recently served as CEO of Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight company.

American Airlines has announced the appointment of Nathaniel Pieper as Chief Commercial Officer.  Currently CEO of the oneworld alliance, Mr. Pieper will assume his new role at American Airlines on November 3, 2025. American Airlines' New Chief Commercial Officer, Nathaniel 'Nat' Pieper - Courtesy American Airlines On Thursday (October 24, 2025), American Airlines announced the appointment of Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as Chief Commercial Officer.  Currently serving as CEO of th

Caribbean Airlines has announced the resignation of the carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, Garvin Madera, effective immediately.  He will be succeeded by Nirmala Ramai, who will serve as Acting CEO.

Virgin Atlantic has today announced that Shai Weiss will step down as the carrier’s CEO on December 31, 2025, and will be succeeded by Corneel Koster effective January 1, 2026.

Alaska Air Group has today announced that Jason Berry has been named Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, succeeding Constance von Muehlen, who is retiring. Additionally, Andy Schneider will become President and CEO of Horizon Air.

Discover Airlines has appointed Ulrich Lindner as the carrier’s new CEO effective December 1, 2025.  He will succeed Bernd Bauer, who will now fully focus on his other role as CEO of Edelweiss.

Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of Diana Birkett-Rakow as the new CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague, who will retire this fall after a long and distinguished career in the aviation industry.

Lufthansa Cargo has today announced that their Chief Financial and Chief Human Resources Officer, Gregor Schleussner, has been appointed to the Executive Board of the Federal Association of German Airlines.

Emirates has today announced five key leadership appointments, including two accomplished Emiratis and a new central leadership role for Network Passenger Sales Development.