Stewart, Air Europa’s country director UK and Ireland, takes over from Bob Schumacher of United Airlines, who has held the role since 2013.
Daniel Bainbridge, regional manager UK and Europe at Malaysia Airlines, has been appointed deputy chair.
Bar, the Board of Airline Representatives, represents 71 scheduled carriers in the UK in their engagement with government departments, regulators and airport operators.
Stewart said: “Having been involved on the board of Bar UK for a…