Global In-Flight Catering Services Strategic Business Report 2017 - Leading Players are Nata, Do & Co, Flying Food Group, gategroup (incl. Servair), LSG, Newrest, SATS

Dublin, July 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "In-Flight Catering Services - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for In-Flight Catering Services in US$ Million. 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. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

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
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
Waste Food
Dishes Used
Cooking
Freshness of Food
Deciding on the Menu
Chilling of Beverages
Food for the Premium Class
Meeting Demand for Special Diets
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
Greater Efficiencies Reducing Environmental Impact
Various Other Green Initiatives Being Adopted
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
In-Flight Catering Services: A Prelude
Historical Background
Key Stakeholders
Airline Companies
In-Flight Caterers
Suppliers
Distributors
Airline Passengers
Architecture of In-Flight Catering System

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

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