Inflight Catering Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Food Offering Type, Flight Service Type, Aircraft Seating Class, and Region

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The global inflight catering market size is expected to reach USD 32.09 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Inflight Catering Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Food Offering Type, Flight Service Type (Full-Service Carriers and Low-Cost Carriers), Aircraft Seating Class, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The inflight catering market is a crucial segment of the aviation industry, providing meals, beverages, and onboard services to passengers on domestic and international flights. Airlines partner with catering service providers to offer diverse meal options that enhance passenger experience and meet dietary preferences. The market is driven by several key factors, including the increasing number of air travelers due to rising disposable incomes, expanding airline networks, and the growth of low-cost carriers.

Additionally, the demand for high-quality and customized meal options, including healthier and organic food choices, is influencing catering strategies. Technological advancements in food preservation, packaging, and automation improve efficiency and reduce waste, further supporting market growth. Stringent aviation food safety regulations and sustainability initiatives are pushing airlines and catering providers to adopt eco-friendly packaging and reduce food waste.

The growth of low-cost carriers (LCCs) has made air travel more accessible to a wider audience, increasing the number of budget-conscious passengers. Although LCCs typically offer fewer inflight services, many have started offering meal options for purchase. By introducing affordable meal choices for passengers at competitive prices, LCCs have boosted the demand for efficient and budget-friendly catering solutions. This expansion carriers ensures that inflight catering services are available across various price points, thereby driving the inflight catering market growth.

Inflight Catering Market Report Highlights

Based on flight service type, the full-service carriers segment dominated the inflight catering market in 2024 as passengers increasingly seek a more comfortable and premium travel experience.

By food offering, the meal segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period as passengers are increasingly looking for better and more diverse food options, prompting airlines to focus on offering high-quality meals.

North America dominated the inflight catering market in 2024, driven by a high demand for premium services and diverse meal options.

Asia Pacific is expected to record a significant share during the forecast period, driven by rising middle class and increased air travel, especially in countries like China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

A few of the global key market players are ANA HOLDINGS INC.; dnata; DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft; Emirates Flight Catering; Flying Food Group, LLC; Gate Group (Gate gourmet); LSG Lufthansa Service Holdings AG; Newrest International Group; SATS Ltd.; and Servair SA.

Polaris market research has segmented the inflight catering market report on the basis of food offering type, flight service type, aircraft seating class, and region:

By Food Offering Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Meal
Bakery & Confectionery
Beverages
Others

By Flight Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Full-Service Carriers
Low-Cost Carriers

By Aircraft Seating Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Economy Class
Business Class
First Class
Premium Economy Class

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM3535

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Inflight Catering Market Insights

4.1. Inflight Catering Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Inflight Catering Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Growth of Air Travel
  - 4.2.1.2. Rising Disposable Income
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Cost
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Inflight Catering Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.3. Meal
- 5.3.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Meal, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.4. Bakery & Confectionery
- 5.4.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Bakery & Confectionery, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.5. Beverages
- 5.5.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Beverages, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

6. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.3. Full-Service Carriers
- 6.3.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Full-Service Carriers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
6.4. Low-Cost Carriers
- 6.4.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Low-Cost Carriers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

7. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.3. Economy Class
- 7.3.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Economy Class, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.4. Business Class
- 7.4.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Business Class, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.5. First Class
- 7.5.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by First Class, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
7.6. Premium Economy Class
- 7.6.1. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Premium Economy Class, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

8. Global Inflight Catering Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Inflight Catering Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.3. Inflight Catering Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.4. Inflight Catering Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.3.5. Inflight Catering Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.4. Inflight Catering Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.4. Inflight Catering Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.5. Inflight Catering Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.6. Inflight Catering Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.7. Inflight Catering Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.8. Inflight Catering Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.9. Inflight Catering Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.10. Inflight Catering Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.4.11. Inflight Catering Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.5. Inflight Catering Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.4. Inflight Catering Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.5. Inflight Catering Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.6. Inflight Catering Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.7. Inflight Catering Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.8. Inflight Catering Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.9. Inflight Catering Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.10. Inflight Catering Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.5.11. Inflight Catering Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.6. Inflight Catering Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.4. Inflight Catering Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.5. Inflight Catering Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.6. Inflight Catering Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.7. Inflight Catering Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.6.8. Inflight Catering Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
8.7. Inflight Catering Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.4. Inflight Catering Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.5. Inflight Catering Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.6. Inflight Catering Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
- 8.7.7. Inflight Catering Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Food Offering Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Flight Service Type, 2020-2034 (USD billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Inflight Catering Market, by Aircraft Seating Class, 2020-2034 (USD billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. ANA HOLDINGS INC.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. dnata
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Emirates Flight Catering
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Flying Food Group, LLC
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Gate Group (Gate gourmet)
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. LSG Lufthansa Service Holdings AG
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Newrest International Group
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. SATS Ltd.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Servair SA
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development