Who owns the airlines brands?
8 airlines brands tracked here are owned by 2 companies; the three largest owners, IAG and Lufthansa Group, control 8 of them (100%) as of Sep 2026.
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8
brands
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2
owning companies
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100%
held by top 3 owners
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5
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of airlines brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAG | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 4 | Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling |
| 2 | Lufthansa Group | 🇩🇪 Germany | 4 | Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS |
Sub-categories
All airlines brands and their owners
| Brand | Owner | Since | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | IAG | 2015 | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Austrian Airlines | Lufthansa Group | 2009 | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| British Airways | IAG | 2011 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Eurowings | Lufthansa Group | — | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Iberia | IAG | 2011 | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Lufthansa | Lufthansa Group | — | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| SWISS | Lufthansa Group | 2005 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Vueling | IAG | 2013 | 🇪🇸 Spain |