Air France-KLM appoints Manuel Flahault as General Manager for Spain and Portugal

Air France-KLM has appointed Manuel Flahault as the new General Manager for Spain and Portugal. Flahault transitions to this role from his previous position as General Manager for Brazil and the Southern Cone, which includes Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

With over 20 years of experience within the Air France-KLM group, Flahault has held various roles in sales, revenue management, corporate accounts, and marketing. His previous leadership positions include Corporate Sales Director for France and Global Corporate Accounts Director, both based in Paris.

Flahault aims to consolidate the group's position in the Iberian markets, strengthen relationships with partners and customers, and focus on operational excellence and CO2 emission reduction. The airlines currently operate from 12 airports in Spain and three in Portugal, connecting to hubs in Paris and Amsterdam.