Inflight Catering Market, By Aircraft Class (Economy class, Business class, and First class), By Food Type (Meals, Bakery & Confectionary, Beverages, and Others), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa)- Size,

Inflight Catering Market, By Aircraft Class (Economy class, Business class, and First class), By Food Type (Meals, Bakery & Confectionary, Beverages, and Others), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023 - 2030

An inflight catering, airline food, or in-flight meal is a meal served to passengers on board a commercial airliner. These meals are prepared by specialist airline catering services and normally served to passengers using an airline service trolley. The quality and quantity of the meals served in flight differs by the airline companies and the Classes of travel.

Rising number of airline passengers is fueling growth of the inflight catering market. For instance, in October 2022, Enexor BioEnergy, a U.S.-based start-up won the sustainability innovation challenge to turn waste into energy and was supposed to receive up to US$ 80,000 in funding from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC), to pilot new solutions for Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS Ltd.) a leading in-flight catering service provider at Changi Airport, Singapore. Enexor’s proprietary “Bio-CHP” system will be used to convert organic food waste and plastic waste into renewable energy.

Market Dynamics

By aircraft Class, economy Class is gaining traction in the market. Rising number of passengers traveling through economy Class is fueling growth of economic services in the inflight catering market. In economic Class, the focus is more on affordable meals, beverages, and shelf-stable food for purchase in both long-haul and short-haul flights.

Europe held a significant market share in 2021, due to increasing number of people travelling to European countries and high number of domestic players in inflight catering services market. For instance, one of the important player in the inflight catering services market, LSG Group, headquartered in Germany, served 205 airports with 696 million number of meals by 2021.

Key features of the study:

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of global inflight catering market and provides market size (US$ Billion) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023 – 2030), considering 2022 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by the leading players
  • It profiles leading players in the global inflight catering market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study includes, SATS ltd., Gate Gourmet, LSG Sky Chefs, DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, NewrestInternational Group, Emirates Flight Catering, Flying Food Group, Journey Group plc, and DubaiNational Air Transport Association among others.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decision regarding their future products launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global inflight catering market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global inflight catering market
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Global Inflight Catering Market, By Aircraft Class:
  • Economy Class
  • Business Class
  • First Class
  • Global Inflight Catering Market, By Food Type:
  • Meals
  • Bakery & Confectionary
  • Beverages
  • Others
  • Global Inflight Catering Market, By Geography:
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • ASEAN
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • South Africa
  • Company Profiles
  • SATS ltd *
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Financial Performance
  • Key Strategies
  • Recent Developments
  • Future Plans
  • Gate Gourmet
  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
  • NewrestInternational Group
  • Emirates Flight Catering
  • Flying Food Group
  • Journey Group plc
  • DubaiNational Air Transport Association


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Aircraft Class
Market Snippet, By Food Type
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend
4. Global Inflight Catering Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting Global Inflight Catering Market– COVID-19
Impact Analysis
5. Global Inflight Catering Market, By Aircraft Class, 2017-2030(USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2017-2030
Segment Trends
Economy Class
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
Business Class
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
First Class
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
6. Global Inflight Catering Market, By Food Type, 2017-2030(USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2017-2030
Segment Trends
Meals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
Bakery & Confectionary
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
Beverages
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (USD Billion)
7. Global Inflight Catering Market, By Region, 2017-2030(USD Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Regions, 2017-2030
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
U.S.
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Canada
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
U.K.
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Germany
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Italy
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
France
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Russia
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Rest of Europe
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
China
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
India
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Japan
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
ASEAN
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Australia
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
South Korea
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Rest of Asia Pacific
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
Brazil
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Mexico
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Rest of Latin America
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Middle East
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
GCC
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Israel
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Rest of Middle East
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023 and 2030(%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2017-2030
Northern Africa
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2015- 2026 (USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2015- 2026 (USD Billion)
Central Africa
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
South Africa
Country Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Aircraft Class, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Food Type, 2023- 2030(USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
SATS Ltd
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Gate Gourmet
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
LSG Sky Chefs
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
DubaiNational Air Transport Association
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
NewrestInternational Group
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Flying Food Group
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Emirates Flight Catering
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Journey Group plc
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
Servair SA.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Future Plans
9. Section
References
Research Methodology
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