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How are sky chefs in airlines helping grow fmcg and food industry ?

Airline Catering Service world wide trends.

Products & Services

Airline caterers garner the majority of their revenue from the sale of full-size meals, closely followed by beverage sales and snacks.

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Airline Catering Services in the US industry statistics

Market Size: $3bn

Business Number of Businesses in: 3,354

 Average Industry Profit Margin: 3 to 4%

Industry Employment: 63,112
 

Biggest companies in the Airline Catering Services industry in the world

IBIS World covers 3 companies in the Airline Catering Services industry, including LSG Sky Chefs, Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. and Flying Food Group LLC.

LSG Sky Chefs 
LSG Sky Chefs is best known as one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality company. While a recognized name in airline catering, LSG Sky Chefs also supports airlines with a wide selection of related services. These include lounge catering, hospitality, airline consulting, and last-mile logistics.
 
 
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG ( LSG Group), registered as LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, is an Aviation service company that manages multiple brands, including LSG Sky Chefs and Retail inMotion. LSG Group is a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
LSG Sky Chefs is best known as one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality company. While a recognized name in airline catering, LSG Sky Chefs also supports airlines with a wide selection of related services. These include lounge catering, hospitality, airline consulting, and last-mile logistics.
 
Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. 

Gate Gourmet has been serving the airline industry for more than 70 years and has become the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering and logistics.Prepare tens of thousands of tasty, nutritious passenger meals and snacks daily and reliably service more than 2 million flights a year in “last mile” operations worldwide. Gate Gourmet is the core business behind gategroup, the leading independent global provider of products, services and solutions related to an airline passenger’s onboard experience.

At gategroup 27,000 employees work to serve people on the move with their expertise in catering and hospitality; provisioning and logistics; and onboard solutions. Serve over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries and provide our customers expertise and solutions tailored to their guests, service offerings and geographic regions.

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Flying Food Group LLC 

Flying Food Group is a privately owned provider of exceptional meals for the world’s premier airlines and leading retail brands which is based in the United States. Flying Food Group consistently earns awards and the enduring loyalty of our customers.  The network of facilities and our collaborative corporate structure delivers rapid responses to the needs of our customers.

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TajSATS

Premium Culinary Experiences. 

TajSATS is the market leader in Airline Catering and a leading player in Premium Catering Services. A partnership between Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), Asia’s largest hospitality company and SATS Limited, Asia’s finest food solutions enterprise, TajSATS is an industry leader with over four decades of experience in airline catering and institutional catering. TajSATS is a proud member of India’s largest conglomerate — the Tata Group. A philosophy of customer-first and a commitment to creating innovative culinary solutions are at the core of it’s operations. TajSATS believes in consistently delivering exceptional value to its customers and partners. TajSATS has facilities in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Goa. TajSATS has been honoured with several distinguished awards over the years. It has recently been honoured with the prestigious QSAI Worldwide Platinum Award 2018.

dnata

In the air, on the ground, by your side.Airlines and Aviation.Global, Air Services Provider.

dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider. Established in 1959, the company offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 36 countries across six continents. In the financial year 2021-22, dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled over 527,000 aircraft turns, moved 3 million tonnes of cargo, uplifted 39.9 million meals, and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of US$ 632 million.

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Airlines and Aviation Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
 
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ACNA SA
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Le Mesnil-Amelot, ĂŽle-de-France Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing. Le Mesnil-Amelot, ĂŽle-de-France
 
Servair Airlines and Aviation

SERVAIR is the leading French and African operator in the airline catering and cleaning business. Ranked third on a worldwide basis, with its partners and subsidiaries, SERVAIR offers airlines a range of services essential to air transport and passenger comfort at approximately 44 airports around the world. Its requirements in terms of quality and know-how have made Servair a real driving force for its 120 client companies, whose commercial offer to passengers it helps improve, whilst ensuring strict compliance with the requirements of transport protocol.

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GCG Group Trinidad

organization has 40+ years of experience in exploring what is possible in the airline industry, private functions, the energy sector and corporate occasions.  Innovative ways of preparing the culinary experience while maintaining the need to keep what works. All  menus that delight the palate are nutritious; quality assured and takes advantage of  local and international expertise.

Newrest catering unlimited 

Specialist in out-of-home catering in 57 countries, and the only player to intervene in all sectors of catering and related services, Newrest is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering.

Each of these commitments are applied in a process of constant improvement and innovation in the following sectors: – Airline catering, – Buy-on-board, – Duty-free on board, – Collective catering, – Remote sites and support services, – Rail catering, – Airport and motorway catering concessions.

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What is the Airline Catering Services industry in the world?

Industry Definition

This industry provides food preparation and catering services for domestic flights, international flights (originating in the United States) and nonscheduled domestic flights (e.g. charter flights). Airline caterers generate revenue through the provision of full meals, beverages, snacks and other items, such as cutlery, napkins and cups.

Industry Products and Services

Full meals

Beverages

Snacks

In flight Magazines

In flight Entertainment

Industry Activities

Preparing in-flight meals

Designing in-flight menus and creating meals

Providing in-flight snacks and beverages

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Providing other in-flight catering services

Products and Markets

Supply Chain

Key Buying Industries

International Airlines  world wide.
Domestic Airlines 
Charter Flights

Key Selling Industries

Frozen Food Wholesaling,world wide
Dairy product Wholesaling 
Egg & Poultry Wholesaling 
Fish & Seafood Wholesaling 
Beef & Pork Wholesaling 
Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling
Beer Wholesaling 
Wine & Spirits Wholesaling.
 
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Products & Services

Airline caterers garner the majority of their revenue from the sale of full-size meals, closely followed by beverage sales and snacks. 

International flights
Non-scheduled domestic flights
 

Demand Determinants

Demand for airline catering services primarily depends on the number of domestic and international airline trips undertaken. Demand for industry services is based on tourist season and economy.

 

Major Markets

Domestic flights
International flights
Non-scheduled domestic flights
 Major Market Segmentation for the Airline Catering Services Industry in the US

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A number of airlines openly hire flight attendants based on their looks and charm and unabashedly use this as a marketing tool. Those airlines that I’m aware of are:

  1. Singapore Airlines
  2. Emirates Airlines
  3. Air Asia
  4. Cathay Pacific
  5. Indigo

Notice that none of these airlines are based in a Western country. Although political correctness probably does have something to do with Western airlines no longer hiring flight attendants based, at least in part, on their looks, it’s not the entire story. Being a flight attendant currently isn’t seen as much of a glamorous job as it used to be, so women (and men) who are looking to leverage their above-average attractiveness are probably looking elsewhere for related employment.

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What is a Flight Attendant and What Does a Flight Attendant Do?
Cabin crew consisting of flight attendants carry out the instructions given by pilots or co-pilots outside the cockpit. They are also in charge of the safety and comfort of passengers on a flight, and they inform the passengers when necessary.
 
How long does it take to become a flight attendant?
The training program for flight attendants is usually three to six weeks. However, it may take months or even years to get into one of these programs. This is a highly competitive field, and open positions usually fill up fast.
 
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Is it hard to become a flight attendant?
Yes, the process of becoming a flight attendant is challenging. There are up to 1.5 million job applications for 5,000 to 10,000 jobs hiring. It’s very competitive and the training process is long, sometimes taking up to 3 to 6 months for the entire process.
 
The median annual salary for a flight attendant as of September 2022 was $80,731. The top 90% of flight attendants make over $117,000 per year, and the lowest 10% make about $50,000 per year.
 

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Aviation Authority Background Check: (FAA / CAA etc)

Certain previous convictions such as crimes involving an aircraft or any violent crime, felony or time spent in jail would prevent you from being able to work as a Flight Attendant.

The number of days a flight attendant gets to go home depends on their contract, the airline, and type of operation. Some flight attendants almost live in hotels and have “a life outside of work” of less than 10 days a month, while others go to work and come home every night like anybody else.
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Another awesome thing about being a flight attendant is free food and housing. Traveling in between jobs can be grueling so having a few basic things off your mind can do wonders.
 
According to Business Insider, the competition for flight attendant positions is fierce. Most entry-level applicants have no experience, so it is vital to do everything in your power to make yourself stand out from other applicants.

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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job.
 
A high-school diploma or GED is the minimum education level required to become a flight attendant. However, some airlines may prefer candidates who have taken college courses or have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Classes in hospitality, communication, tourism, and public relations could be especially useful.
 
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Despite being paid for a full-time job, the hours are significantly less than 40 hours per week. Flight attendants often fly a two to four day trip and then, have the rest of the week off. This means that a full-time, salaried job includes 10 to 20 days off, per month.
 
Each airline has their own requirements but most applicants must be at least 18 years old, be eligible to work in the United States, have a valid passport pass a background check and drug test.
 
They are also known for having workdays with long hours compared to most jobs. The typical schedule for a flight attendant varies greatly, however. Unlike the traditional 9 to 5, a flight attendant’s usual schedule can run up to 12 hours per shift and often includes nights and weekends, with ample days off each month.

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Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime. Flight attendant schedules can change month-to-month and some attendants may work more weeks than others.
 
Flight attendant schools can cost as little as a $1,000 and as much as $25,000 depending on how long they are and what is covered. Some will even require you to pay room and board since you’ll be living near by as you train.
 
Recruitment process. It is very hard to get a job as a flight attendant. 

Training days. The training is very tough and intense but, if you make it through, it’s the best learning experience and you will gain lifelong skills.

Lifestyle. 

Salary. 

Health. 

Career change.

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To become a crew you need to be 10+2

You should clear the company interview.

The company trains you for 3 months on aircarft safety, service and first aid and you get start to fly

To become a purser

You need to first work as crew for some years,after  certain years of experience, you can apply to become a purser. The company may send you for purser training according to your performance as crew.Based on requirements if company requires purser they might make you purser in 1 year also if not may take 2 to 3 years also.

CABIN crew must must must be able to open the overhead bin, place baggage there / remove baggage from bin. ( I have seen many cabin crew seeking the help of passengers as they could not even open the bin). 

Megaphone / Portable ELT / Medical kit/ First Aid kit are secured in over head bin. Read the word secured. Cabin crew must be able to unfasten the strap and take them out in seconds.

So they must have adequate height.

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Yes & no., If there are surplus meals, it’s available. In the hotels there are often crew rooms that have snacks & fruit & drinks. It varies on lots of things. Its best to pack your own food & don’t expect anything.

Summary
Quick Facts: Flight Attendants
Typical Entry-Level EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related OccupationLess than 5 years
On-the-job TrainingModerate-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2021106,300

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