Inflight Catering Market Share, Growth, and Forecast 2025-2033

Global Inflight Catering Market Statistics: USD 18.7 Billion Value by 2033

Summary:

• The global inflight catering market size reached USD 13.8 Billion in 2024.
• The market is expected to reach USD 18.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.39% during 2025-2033.
• Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest inflight catering market share.
• Meals account for the majority of the market share in the food type segment, as they are most important part of the journey.
• Low-cost carriers hold the largest share in the inflight catering industry.
• On the basis of the aircraft seating class, the market has been classified into economy class, business class, and first class.
• The rising air passenger traffic is a primary driver of the inflight catering market.
• Technological advancements and the demand for customization are reshaping the inflight catering market.

Industry Trends and Drivers:

• Demand for customization:

Today's travelers want meals that match their dietary needs, like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, or low-carb. Airlines are responding by offering more meal choices. This allows passengers to pick meals that fit their lifestyles and dietary restrictions, boosting satisfaction and loyalty. With a growing focus on health, travelers now seek meals that support their health goals. Airlines are stepping up by providing low-calorie, organic, and allergen-free meals. This caters to health-conscious travelers. The demand for these options is pushing catering providers to innovate, offering more nutritious and customizable meals.

• Technological advancements:

Many airlines now offer mobile apps and websites for meal pre-ordering. Passengers can select meals based on personal preferences and dietary needs. This approach helps airlines cut food waste and manage supplies better. Airlines analyze data to understand passenger choices, meal trends, and buying habits. This information allows catering providers to adjust their menus, predict demand, and boost customer satisfaction.

• Increasing air passenger traffic:

More people are flying, boosting the need for inflight meals. Airlines now serve more passengers in economy, business, and first class. This increases the demand for catering services to meet diverse dietary needs and flight durations. The rise in long-haul and international flights, which require more meal options, directly impacts inflight catering. Airlines must offer various meals and snacks, increasing the quantity and diversity of food needed.

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Inflight Catering Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup By Food Type:

• Meals
• Bakery and Confectionary
• Beverages
• Others

Meals represent the largest segment as they are essential for enhancing passenger satisfaction and comfort during flights, especially on long-haul journeys.

Breakup By Flight Service Type:

• Full-Service Carriers
• Low-Cost Carriers

Low-cost carriers account for the majority of the market share due to their affordability, leading them to capture a significant portion of the inflight catering market by offering a variety of paid meal options to passengers.

Breakup By Region:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific enjoys the leading position in the inflight catering market on account of rapid growth of air travel demand, a rising middle class, and the expansion of both full-service and low-cost airlines in the area.

Top Inflight Catering Market Leaders:

The inflight catering market research report outlines a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, offering in-depth profiles of major companies. Some of the key players in the market are:

• AAS Catering Co. Ltd
• Abby’s Catering
• Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Ltd. (Cathay Pacific Airways)
• DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
• Emirates Flight Catering (The Emirates Group)
• Flying Food Group
• Gategroup
• Jetfinity
• KLM Catering Services Schiphol
• LSG Sky Chefs (Lufthansa AG)
• Sats Ltd. (Singapore Airlines)
• Saudi Airlines Catering
• Universal Weather and Aviation Inc.

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