Spain’s Vueling has made a number of steps in recent years to promote female employees within its corporate structure, with the airline’s female representation in senior management positions exceeding Spanish, European and global averages, according to Grant Thorntons' women in business 2024 report.
The airline’s management committee consists of nine members, five of which are women, making up 55.6% of the team. This exceeds the average female representation in senior management roles in Spain at 40%, Europe at 35%, and the global average of 33%.
In 2024, 40.3% of management positions at the airline were held by women, an increase of roughly five percentage points compared to 2019.
“We at Vueling strongly believe that gender equality and diversity not only strengthen our team but also enrich our corporate culture and contribute to the company’s success,” says Fernando Cuadra, people director at Vueling.
Cuadra added: “We’ll continue working to increase women’s presence throughout the company, including in leadership positions and traditionally underrepresented operational roles.”
The company has also made progress on the incorporation of female pilots which stood at 4.7% in 2024, in line with the industry average of between 4-6%.
To improve this figure, Vueling is spearheading several initiatives with the Princess of Girona Foundation, to get young people interested and involved in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) disciplines within aviation, with a focus on gender equality and diversity in the workplace.
Overall, the company’s workforce is gender balanced, with women making up 51.5% of its over 4,800 employees. This percentage has been rising in recent years, reflecting Vueling’s commitment to equal opportunities.
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