Surge in Passenger Air Traffic & the Corresponding Demand for Quality, Fresh, and Delicious Food On-Board to Drive the In-Flight Catering Services Market
The global market for In-Flight Catering Services is projected to exceed US$21 billion by 2024 , driven by booming air travel and the corresponding increase in passenger traffic, and enhanced focus on choice, quality and consistency supported by innovation in bringing about the best quality meals on-board. The simple fare of biscuits, sandwiches, beef tea, mineral water, whisky and beer served about nine decades ago by Imperial Airways, the predecessor of British Airways, was the seed to the present huge business of airline catering which serves elaborate high-end culinary offerings that are customized to the passenger’s tastes. Increasing competition is driving airlines to make the experience more memorable and also differentiate in terms of total in-flight experience from competitors. In-flight catering services market has also witnessed numerous changes over the years led by people’s changing preferences for new variety of foods, particularly in view of the growing health cons...