Market Executive Summary

In 2024, the global market size of In-Flight Catering Services was estimated to be worth US$ 11640 million and is forecast to reach approximately US$ 31310 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

In-flight catering services means the delivery of prepared and packaged food beverages at any public airport for consumption aboard an aircraft while in flight.

The North America, Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia and India represent large markets worldwide with a combined share of 92.64 % of the market. The Middle East is also emerging as a hub of international airline activity. 

Ten major players dominate the market for inflight catering. However, when it comes to supplying from small and medium-size airports, the market is fairly fragmented with the presence of regional players. LSG Group, gategroup Holding AG, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited, Dnata, SATS Ltd., DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Newrest, China Eastern Air Catering Investment Co., Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC) and Emirates Flight Catering are some of the leading companies in inflight catering market.

Based on the Flight Service Type, the In-Flight Catering Services market can be segmented into three major parts, Full Services Carriers, Low-Cost Carriers and others. Full-Service Carriers holds an important share in terms of Flight Service Type, by the number of nearly 89%

Report Scope

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for In-Flight Catering Services, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding In-Flight Catering Services.

The In-Flight Catering Services market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global In-Flight Catering Services market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided.

For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

The report will help the In-Flight Catering Services companies, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, product type, application, and regions.

Global In-Flight Catering Services Companies Covered

LSG Group, Gategroup Holding AG, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited, Dnata, SATS Ltd., DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, Newrest, China Eastern Air Catering Investment Co., Ltd., Saudi Airlines Catering Company (SAAC), Emirates Flight Catering, Flying Food Group, Royal Holdings Co. Ltd., UpperSky Gourmet, Abby’s Catering

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, by Region

North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, etc.)

Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, etc.)

South America (Brazil, etc.)

Middle East and Africa (Turkey, GCC Countries, Africa, etc.)

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, Segment by Type

Economy Class

Business Class

First Class

Global In-Flight Catering Services Market, Segment by Application

Full-Service Carriers

Low-Cost Carriers

Other

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on.

Chapter 2: Revenue of In-Flight Catering Services in global and regional level.

Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of In-Flight Catering Services company competitive landscape, revenue, market share and industry ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key companies, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product descriptions and specifications, In-Flight Catering Services revenue, gross margin, and recent development, etc.

Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the revenue, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the revenue, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 7: North America (US & Canada) by Type, by Application and by country, revenue for each segment.

Chapter 8: Europe by Type, by Application and by country, revenue for each segment.

Chapter 9: Asia Pacific by Type, by Application and by region, revenue for each segment.

Chapter 10: Latin America by Type, by Application and by country, revenue for each segment.

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa, by Type, by Application and by country, revenue for each segment.

Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, sales channel, key raw materials, distributors, and customers.

Chapter 13: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 14: Research Findings and Conclusion

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