Dublin, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "In-Flight Catering Services - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for In-Flight Catering Services in US$ Million. The report profiles 78 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Abby's Catering (USA)
- AAS Catering Co. Limited (Japan)
- ANA Catering Service Co. Limited (Japan)
- Brahim's Airline Catering Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
- Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K) Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- Christopher's Inflight Catering (USA)
- DO & CO Restaurants & Catering AG (Austria)
- dnata (UAE)
- Alpha Flight Group Limited (UK)
- Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC (UAE)
- Flying Food Group LLC (USA)
- Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH (Switzerland)
- Servair SA (France)
- Goddard Catering Group (USA)
- Journey Group Plc (UK)
- Air Fayre CA Inc. (USA)
- Kansai In-flight Catering Co. Limited (Japan)
- KLM Catering Services (The Netherlands)
- LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (Germany)
- LSG Sky Chefs (Germany)
- Newrest Group International S.A.S (France)
- Oman International Services (Oman)
- On Air Dining Ltd. (UK)
- Saudi Airlines Catering Company (Saudi Arabia)
- SATS Limited (Singapore)
- TajSATS Air Catering Limited (India)
Key Topics Covered
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW In-Flight Catering Services: Meeting Diverse Gourmet Needs of People on the Move In-Flight Catering: One of the Most Dynamic Segments in the Catering Industry Steady Rise in Air Passenger Traffic Worldwide: The Fundamental Growth Driver Stable Commercial Aviation Outlook despite Slow Economic Growth to Extend Opportunities for Airline Catering Ground Handling Services: The Backbone of In-Flight Catering Major Market Challenges Summarized Popular Food, Beverage, and Culinary Trends in Airline Catering Locally Procured Food: The New Flavor of the Season Vegetables Take Center Stage Adding Spice to Food Hawaiian Food Going Places Healthier Breakfast Options Branded Farm Produce New Meat Cuts Stuffed Items Gain Popularity Signature Cocktails Seafood Fast Food High-class Cocktails Packaged Popcorn Best Coffee Onboard Craft Beer Seasonal Food Items for Holiday Travelers Spices and Herbs Replace Artificial Additives and Salt Foods from Home/Destination Country Nutritious Food Onboard: A Major Attraction for Health Conscious Customers Few Other Airline Food & Catering Trends in a Nutshell All Things Significant about Food Served in Flights Across the World Major Aspects of Aircraft Food Global Market Outlook Developing Countries Continue to Offer Significant Growth Opportunities Strong Economic and Demographic Fundamentals Powers Market Growth 2. COMPETITION In-Flight Catering Services Marketplace: Highly Competitive with Few Global and Multiple Regional and Localized Players Gate Gourmet and LSG Sky Chefs: Two Global Leading In-Flight Caterers LSG Sky Chefs: Serving Delicious Food, While Protecting Environment British Airways: Managing Growing Competition through Novel Offerings The Emirates Group: Transforming from a Regional Leader to a Globally Recognized Brand Airport Catering Services Market on the Way to Consolidation Major Mergers and Acquisitions in In-Flight Catering Market over the Period 2010-2016: Acquiring Company, Target Company, Country, and Year In-Flight Meal Experience Plays a Major Role in Airline Branding Matching Consumer Expectations: Difficult but Essential Airlines to Strike Balance between Catering Costs and Brand Image Regional Impact of Cost Cutting Initiatives Catering & Logistics: The Most Essential Combination for Caterers 3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS Huge Number of Outbound Travel Trips of the Chinese Millennial Population to Drive Healthy Demand for In-Flight Catering Services Chinese Millennials: The Largest and Most Important Demography Worldwide Airlines Take the Online Route to Lure the Technically Skilled Chinese Millennials The Zhai Economy': The Lucrative Target Group with the Homebody-Culture' Need to Adopt Dynamic and Operations-Oriented Approach Drive Demand for Automated In-Flight Catering Management Solutions Enduring Trend of Environmental Sustainability Benefits Long Term Growth in In-Flight Catering Increasing Pressure to Reduce Costs Favor In-flight Catering Outsourcing Shift from Complimentary Meals to Buy on Board' Transform In-Flight Catering from Free Service Offering to a Revenue Model Low-Cost Carriers Boost the Buy on Board Segment of Travel Retail Other Environmental Factors Add Fuel to the Trend Local Touch to Buy-On-Board Catering Business Class Not Immune to Cost Battles Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies: The Main Considerations for Airlines when Deciding Menus Mini Meals: The Latest Fad for the Health Conscious Airline Traveler Gluten-Free Meals Ancient Grains Make a Comeback Charcuterie Oriental Dishes Non-Alcoholic Beverages Chicken and Fish Tasting Desserts Airlines Caterers Prepare to Meet Challenges Posed by Increasing Numbers of Aging Air Travelers Culturally Diverse Food Preferences Spur Growth in Special Meals Expanding Population, Emerging Middle Class & Rapid Urbanization: The Megatrends Driving Air Travel & Airline Catering Rising Airline-Hotel Collaborations Benefit Market Prospects Select Airlines Extend Premium-Quality Foods to Non-First Class Passengers Large Airlines Focus on Lean Operations, Shed Catering Units Airline Catering Business Lures Private Equity with Steady Cash Flows Industry Adopts Novel Concepts in Production, Material & Process Management Regulatory Forces Keep Close Watch 4. EVOLUTION, INNOVATIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS Airline Catering: From Simple Fare Comprising Biscuits to Elaborate Multiple Meal Option Menus Quieter Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner make it Easier to Savor In-Flight Meals Food Services for Premium Cabins Similar to Top Restaurants on the Ground Advent of Cultural and Religious Diets Complimentary and Paid Multiple-Course Meals Hybrid Model: The Next Big Thing in Airline Catering Passengers Pre-order Food Using Mobile Apps Mobile-Based Ordering Takes Off Pre-ordered Meals at Airport Restaurants Airlines Allowing Pre-Ordered Meals before Flights Paid Pre-order Meals Still Not Flying Customized Meals Food Trucks Onboard Picnic Services Deep Frozen Meals Prepackaged Meals Supplementing Free Meals 5. KEY CHALLENGES Space Constraints Versus Customer Preferences Dynamic Changes Quality and Quantity Information Sharing Logistics & Food Pricing Shortening Supply Chain Security Management Food Safety Lack of Hygiene & Safety 6. SERVICE OVERVIEW 7. PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES LSG Group Introduces New Onboard Retail Service on LATAM Airlines Korean Air Introduces Poutine in its Inflight Meals Newrest Servair Launches Services for Saudia Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates Modern In-flight Catering Centre KLM Royal Dutch Introduces In-flight Draft Beer Mumbai International Airport to Develop In-flight Catering Facility on Premises Cathay Pacific and Dragonair Launch New In-flight Menus Newrest Launches Services to Brussels Airlines' Long-Haul Flights from Canada UTair Aviation to Transition to New In-flight Catering Concept On Air Dining Launches New Flash Card for Luxury Cocktails KLM Introduces Internationally Dutch' brand of Meals and Trolleys On Air Dining Introduces Kopi Luwak Coffee On Air Dining Introduces High Loader Catering Vehicle Air Culinaire Worldwide Launches First Crowdsourced In-flight Catering Menu ANA Expands Halal Menu Hawaiian Airlines Launches New In-flight Meals with 5 Local Chefs Air Astana Launches In-flight Catering 8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Newrest Signs Contract with Teva Laboratory Restaurant Retail inMotion and Eurowinds Extend Partnership SATS Enters into Agreement with Malaysia Airlines to Acquire Stake in Evergreen Sky Catering LSG Group Partners with Etihad Airways Newrest Begins Services for Cathay Pacific Newrest Announces New Contract for CRAMIF British Airways Chooses Newrest Servair to Cater its New Flights to Chile Asiana Airlines to Increase Stake in Gate Gourmet Korea ANA Awards New Contract to Alpha LSG Alpha LSG Signs Contract with Singapore Airlines Abby's Aircraft Catering Announces Catering Deal with Turkish Airlines' Flight from Houston to Istanbul TajSATS Awarded Best Inflight Caterer' Japan Airlines and Delta Air Lines Announce Culinary Partnerships Garuda Indonesia Appoints Alpha LSG as In-flight Caterer Abby's Aircraft Receives High Loader Trucks for In-flight Catering Logistics SATS Completes Acquisition of 49% Stake in Sdn Bhd SATS Acquires MacroAsia Catering Services Air France to Sell Servair to Gate Group ISS Israel's Inflight Catering Services Wins Contract to Serve International Airport Lufthansa Awards Flying Food Group Three New Gates Flying Food Group Announces Catering Deals with Three Carriers Newrest France Begins Services for French Blue Carrier Flying Food Group Caters to Royal Air Maroc's New Route Newrest Servair Toronto Begins Services for Ethiopian Airlines LSG Sky Chefs Extends JV Agreements in China Newrest Gulf Extends Contract with NCC Newrest Servair to Cater Vueling Flight Departing from Brussels Gate Gourmet Caters United Airlines' First Flight with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Air Fayre Awarded Contract with WOW Air at Los Angeles Airport Newrest Announces 1SO 9001 Certification Chinese Conglomerate HNA to Acquire GATE Group On Air Dining Acquires Emily's Inflight Food Services Ethiopian Airlines Announces Inaugural of Inflight Catering Facility Newrest Acquires APETITO SA Air Culinaire Worldwide Acquires Assets of SkyTop Aircraft Catering Alpha LSG Awarded Contract for easyJet Flights Journey Group plc Extends Contract with United Airlines LSG Sky Chefs Signs New Contract with SWISS LSG Sky Chefs Expands Global Business with Air New Zealand Air Fayre and JetBlue Expand Partnership SATS Signs Contract with Delta Air Lines LSG Sky Chefs Expands Operations with Azul LSG Sky Chefs Extends Contract with Delta Air Lines LSG Sky Chefs Extends Contract with Thomas Cook Group Airlines 9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS Abby's Catering (USA) AAS Catering Co., Limited (Japan) ANA Catering Service Co., Limited (Japan) Brahim's Airline Catering Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K) Ltd. (Hong Kong) Christopher's Inflight Catering (USA) DO & CO Restaurants & Catering AG (Austria) dnata (UAE) Alpha Flight Group Limited (UK) Emirates Flight Catering Co., LLC (UAE) Flying Food Group, LLC (USA) Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH (Switzerland) Servair SA (France) Goddard Catering Group (USA) Journey Group plc (UK) Air Fayre CA Inc. (USA) Kansai In-flight Catering Co., Limited (Japan) KLM Catering Services (The Netherlands) LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (Germany) LSG Sky Chefs (Germany) Newrest Group International S.A.S (France) Oman International Services (Oman) On Air Dining Ltd. (UK) Saudi Airlines Catering Company (Saudi Arabia) SATS Limited (Singapore) TajSATS Air Catering Limited (India) 10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 78 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 89)
- The United States (30)
- Japan (2)
- Europe (24)
- France (2)
- Germany (3)
- The United Kingdom (5)
- Rest of Europe (14)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (17)
- Middle East (10)
- Latin America (1)
- Africa (5)
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