Montserrat Barriga has been ERA (European Regions Airline Association) Director General since November 2017. She is responsible to ERA’s board for the delivery and implementation of ERA’s strategy as well as the advocacy work of the association on policy and technical matters. Under her leadership, ERA is highlighting the regional aviation sector’s vital contribution to Europe’s future economic prosperity and social cohesion, particularly in those regions of Europe dependent on air connectivity.
Prior to her appointment as ERA Director General, Montserrat worked at ERA member airline Binter as Director of International Development and Industry Affairs, focusing on the airline’s regulatory needs and international development. Before this, she headed up strategy development at Pullmantur Group, which included a cruise line, tour operators, retail travel agencies and a charter airline.