The global In-Flight Meals Service Market Comprehensive Study analyzes and forecasts the market size across 6 regions and 24 countries for diverse segments -By Aircraft Class (Economy Class, First Class, Business Class), By Food Type (Packaged Fresh Meals, Ready-to-prepare Meals, Snacks, Beverages, Others)
The In-Flight Meals Service Market focuses on the production and delivery of meals served to passengers during flights. These meals are designed to provide a variety of options, including special dietary requirements. The market is driven by increasing air travel, rising demand for convenient and nutritious in-flight meals, and growing emphasis on enhancing passenger experiences. Additionally, innovations in meal packaging and preservation technologies support market growth.
The market report analyses the leading companies in the industry including Ambassador’s Sky Chef, Do & Co., Dubai National Air Transport Association, Flying Food Group LLC, Gategroup, LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Newrest Group International S.A.S, Perth In-flight Catering, Royal In-Flight Catering, Saudi Airlines Catering Company, and Others.
The most prominent trend in the In-Flight Meals Service Market is the customization and inclusion of health-conscious meal options. Airlines are increasingly offering customized meal choices that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences, such as gluten-free, low-calorie, and organic options. This trend is driven by the growing demand for healthier and personalized food experiences among air travelers. The emphasis on customization and health-conscious meals is enhancing the passenger dining experience and setting new standards in in-flight meal services.
A key driver for the In-Flight Meals Service Market is the increase in long-haul flights and premium travel. As more airlines expand their international routes and offer long-haul flights, there is a greater focus on providing high-quality meal services to ensure passenger comfort and satisfaction. The growing number of premium travelers, who expect superior dining experiences during their flights, is also driving the demand for gourmet and upscale meal options. This increase in long-haul and premium travel is significantly boosting the market for in-flight meals services.
One potential opportunity in the In-Flight Meals Service Market lies in partnerships with renowned chefs and culinary brands. By collaborating with celebrity chefs and well-known culinary brands, airlines can enhance their meal offerings and create unique dining experiences for passengers. These partnerships can help airlines differentiate their services and attract discerning travelers who value gourmet food. This focus on culinary collaborations can drive market growth and elevate the standard of in-flight meal services, making them a key aspect of the overall travel experience.
The Economy Class segment is the largest in the In-Flight Meals Service Market by aircraft class. This dominance is driven by the high volume of passengers traveling in economy class, which constitutes the majority of seats on commercial flights. Economy class passengers expect quality meal options as part of their in-flight experience, making catering services essential for this segment. The continuous innovation in economy class meal services, including the introduction of healthier options, special dietary meals, and improved packaging, enhances their appeal. Additionally, the growing trend of enhancing passenger satisfaction in economy class supports the significant market share of this segment, as airlines seek to differentiate their services and retain customer loyalty. The extensive availability of in-flight meal services in economy class, along with the focus on providing value-added services, reinforces the dominant position of the economy class segment in the market.
The Packaged Fresh Meals segment is poised to grow the fastest in the In-Flight Meals Service Market by food type over the next five years. This rapid growth is driven by the increasing demand for fresh, nutritious, and high-quality meal options among air travelers. Packaged fresh meals offer the convenience of ready-to-eat food with the appeal of freshness and minimal processing, making them a popular choice for health-conscious passengers. The continuous innovation in meal packaging and preservation techniques, which maintain the freshness and quality of meals during flights, supports the fast growth of this segment. Additionally, the growing trend of premiumization in in-flight catering and the increasing availability of gourmet and healthy meal options drive the demand for packaged fresh meals. The influence of culinary trends and the rising focus on enhancing the overall passenger dining experience further contribute to the rapid growth of the packaged fresh meals segment.
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Countries Analyzed
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Ambassador’s Sky Chef
Do & Co.
Dubai National Air Transport Association
Flying Food Group LLC
Gategroup
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
Newrest Group International S.A.S
Perth In-flight Catering
Royal In-Flight Catering
Saudi Airlines Catering Company
*- List Not Exhaustive
Chapter 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 2. Introduction to In Flight Meals Service Market
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Key Statistics and Report Highlights
2.3. Scope of the Comprehensive Study
2.3.1. Market Definition
2.3.2 Countries and Regions Covered
2.3.3 Research Objective
2.3.4 Units, Currency, and Conversions
2.3.5 Industry Value Chain
2.4. Key Market Segments
2.5. Key Companies
2.6. Study Period
Chapter 3. Strategic Analysis Review
3.1. In Flight Meals Service Pricing Analysis and Forecast
3.2. Porter’s Five Forces
3.3. Market Ecosystem
3.4. SWOT Analysis
3.5. Regulatory Scenario
3.3. Effects of Inflation, Russia-Ukraine War, moderating economic growth, and other macroeconomic factors
Chapter 4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Market Share Analysis
4.1.1. Global In Flight Meals Service Market Share by Company, 2023
4.1.2. Product Offerings of Leading In Flight Meals Service Companies
4.2. Market Entropy
4.2.1. New Product Launches in the Industry
4.2.2. Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint ventures, and Partnerships
4.3. Key Strategies and Best Practices
Chapter 5. Global Market Projections: Best, Reference, and Low Case Scenarios
5.1. Growth Analysis- Case Scenario Definitions
5.2. Low Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
5.3. Reference Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
5.4. High Growth Case Scenario Forecasts
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics
6.1. In Flight Meals Service Market Drivers
6.2. In Flight Meals Service Market Challenges
6.6. In Flight Meals Service Market Opportunities
6.4. In Flight Meals Service Market Trends
Chapter 7. Global In Flight Meals Service Market Outlook Trends
7.1. Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Type (2021-2032)
7.2. Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Application (2021-2032)
7.3. Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) and CAGR (%) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 8. Global In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.1. Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021- 2032)
8.2. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.2.1. United States In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.2.2. Canada In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.2.3. Mexico In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2021-2032)
8.3.1. Germany In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.2. France In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.3. United Kingdom In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.4. Spain In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.5. Italy In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.6. Russia In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.3.7. Rest of Europe In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.4.1. China In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.2. Japan In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.3. India In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.4. South Korea In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.5. Australia In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.6. South East Asia In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.4.7. Rest of Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), by Country (2021-2032)
8.5.1. Brazil In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5.2. Argentina In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.5.3. Rest of South America In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.6. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Country (2021-2032)
8.6.1. Middle East In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
8.6.2. Africa In Flight Meals Service Regional Analysis and Outlook
Chapter 9. North America In Flight Meals Service Analysis and Outlook
9.1. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Segments (2021-2032)
9.1.1. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
9.1.2. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
9.1.3. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 10. Europe In Flight Meals Service Analysis and Outlook
10.1. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (USD Million) (2021-2032)
10.1.1. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
10.1.2. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
10.1.3. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 11. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Analysis and Outlook
11.1. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), and Revenue (USD Million) by Segments (2021-2032)
11.1.1. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
11.1.2. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
11.1.3. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 12. South America In Flight Meals Service Analysis and Outlook
12.1. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (2021-2032)
12.1.1. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
12.1.2. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
12.1.3. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 13. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Analysis and Outlook
13.1. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million), by Segments (2021-2032)
13.1.1. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Type (2021-2032)
13.1.2. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Application (2021-2032)
13.1.3. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) by Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Chapter 14. In Flight Meals Service Company Profiles
14.1 Business Overview
14.2 Product Profiles
14.3 SWOT Profiles
14.5 Recent Developments
14.6 Financial Profile
List of Companies
Ambassador’s Sky Chef
Do & Co.
Dubai National Air Transport Association
Flying Food Group LLC
Gategroup
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG
Newrest Group International S.A.S
Perth In-flight Catering
Royal In-Flight Catering
Saudi Airlines Catering Company
15. Methodology and Data Sources
15.1 Customization Offerings
15.2 Subscription Services
15.3 Related Reports
15.4 Publisher Expertise
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Market Segmentation Analysis
Table 2 Global In Flight Meals Service Market Share of Leading Companies, 2023
Table 3 Product Offerings of Leading Companies
Table 4 Low Growth Scenario Forecasts
Table 5 Reference Case Growth Scenario
Table 6 High Growth Case Scenario
Table 7 Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 8 Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 9 Global In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) And CAGR (%) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 10 Global In Flight Meals Service Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021-2032)
Table 11 Global In Flight Meals Service Market Share (%) By Regions (2021-2032)
Table 12 North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 13 Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 14 Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 15 South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Table 16 Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Table 17 North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 18 North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 19 North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 20 Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 21 Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 22 Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 23 Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 24 Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 25 Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 26 South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 27 South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 28 South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Table 29 Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Table 30 Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Table 31 Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Market Scope
Figure 2. Pricing Forecasts Per Unit, 2023- 2032
Figure 3. Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 4. Global In Flight Meals Service Market Revenue (USD Million) By Regions (2021-2032)
Figure 5. Global In Flight Meals Service Market Share (%) By Regions (2023)
Figure 6. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 7. United States In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 8. Canada In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 9. Mexico In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 10. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 11. Germany In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 12. France In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 13. United Kingdom In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 14. Spain In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 15. Italy In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 16. Russia In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 17. Rest of Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 11. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 12. China In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 13. Japan In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 14. India In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 15. South Korea In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 16. Australia In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 17. South East Asia In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 18. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 19. Brazil In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 20. Argentina In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 21. Rest of Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Country (2021-2032)
Figure 22. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 23. Saudi Arabia In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 24. The UAE In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 25. Rest of Middle East In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 26. South Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 27. Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Region (2021-2032)
Figure 28. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 29. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 30. North America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 31. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 32. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 33. Europe In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 34. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 35. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 36. Asia Pacific In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 37. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 38. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 39. South America In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
Figure 40. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Type (2021-2032)
Figure 41. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Application (2021-2032)
Figure 42. Middle East and Africa In Flight Meals Service Revenue (USD Million) By Product (2021-2032)
By Aircraft Class
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
By Food Type
Packaged Fresh Meals
Ready-to-prepare Meals
Snacks
Beverages
Others
Countries Analyzed
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East, South Africa, Egypt, Rest of Africa)
Global In-Flight Meals Service Market Size is valued at $35.8 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to register a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% to reach $51.7 Billion by 2032.
Emerging Markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Americas present robust growth prospects.
Ambassador’s Sky Chef, Do & Co., Dubai National Air Transport Association, Flying Food Group LLC, Gategroup, LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Newrest Group International S.A.S, Perth In-flight Catering, Royal In-Flight Catering, Saudi Airlines Catering Company
Base Year- 2023; Estimated Year- 2024; Historic Period- 2018-2023; Forecast period- 2024 to 2032; Currency: Revenue (USD); Volume