Inflight Catering Market Share

Market Share of Inflight Catering Industry

The inflight catering market is semi-consolidated in nature wherein gategroup, LSG Airline Catering & Retail GmbH, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Ltd., The Emirates Group, and SATS Ltd. are some of the leading companies in the inflight catering market. However, when it comes to supplying small and medium-sized airports, the market is witnessing an increased presence of regional players.

Demand for food with high quality and safety was the main reason for airlines to prefer catering from major manufacturers to the regional players. Furthermore, these big players have increased their R&D spending exponentially to integrate innovation with culinary excellence. This has resulted in premium quality food for airline inflight catering.

With the competition among the airlines increasing, they are opting for certain strategies to enhance the inflight dining experience. These strategies range from the process of ordering to food serving. Additionally, airlines are using different service strategies for different classes on the same flight to comply with hybrid operational scenarios while providing service to the customers.

Inflight Catering Market Leaders

1. gategroup

2. Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Ltd.

3. The Emirates Group

4. LSG Airline Catering & Retail GmbH

5. SATS Ltd.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order