Manfred Blondeel

Manfred Blondeel has extensive experience in the airline and transportation industries, currently serving as Director of Airline Partners Payment Solutions at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since January 2005. Previously, Manfred held various roles within IATA, including Head of E&F, Assistant Director of E&F Product Management, and Country Manager for multiple regions. Prior to joining IATA, positions included Director of Operational Revenue Management at Deutsche Bahn and General Manager roles at Delta Air Transport and Sabena. Manfred's career began at Sabena, where significant roles included Director of Pricing and Revenue Management across different networks and regions. Manfred holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Economic Sciences, specializing in Transport Economics, from the University of Antwerp.