In-flight Catering Services Market Insights: Opportunities, Trends, Demand, Growth Outlook [2025-2030]

How Big is the In-flight Catering Services Market?

The Global In-flight Catering Services Market size was valued at around USD 22 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 34 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 9.12% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The growth of the market would be propelled by the sudden surge in air passengers, both domestic & international, predominantly due to a rise in disposable incomes across developing countries, coupled with changing lifestyles, and increased urbanization. This, paired with the continuous expansion of the global aviation industry, is accelerating the demand for inflight catering services worldwide.

Market Statistics

• Market Size in 2024: USD 22 billion
• Market Size By 2030: USD 34 billion
• Market Growth Rate (CAGR): 9.12% from 2025-2030

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In-flight Catering Services Market Insight:

Driver-

A Swift Surge in Air Travelers; Compelling Airlines to Prioritize Consumer Satisfaction: As the number of people opting for air travel persists, elevating the overall flying experience has become paramount. Given this, numerous airlines strive to provide a superior onboard experience, including high-quality meals and refreshments. Subsequently, various catering options ranging from standard meal services to specialized menus have gained prominence. One notable instance would be the offering of vegan, gluten-free, and halal meal options, with which the airlines aim to cater to a diverse range of passengers. Thus, the latest inflight catering services exemplify the evolving expectations of air travelers and the industry’s commitment to accommodating diverse dietary preferences and requirements. This commitment, coupled with the increasing number of air travelers, has contributed to the expansion of the inflight catering services market.

• In March 2023, Korean Air introduced a newly developed inflight dining option, a Korean-style vegan meal. This addition aims to meet the increasing demand from vegan passengers and aligns with the airline’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by offering eco-friendlier catering alternatives.

 In-flight Catering Services Market Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

By Food Type

• Meals
• Bakery & Confectionary
• Beverages
• Others

By Flight Type

• Full-Service Carriers
• Low-Cost Carriers
• Hybrid
• Others

By Aircraft Class

• Economy Class
• Business Class/ First Class

By Region

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa
• Asia-Pacific

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Competitive Landscape:

• Gate Gourmet
• Emirates Flight Catering
• Flying Food Groups
• Cathay Pacific Catering Services
• Sky Chef
• Dnata
• IGS Catering Services
• Jetfinity
• LSG Sky Chefs
• Newrest International Group.

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.

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Key Highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2025-2030)
• Strategic Recommendations
• Current, Historical and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Leading Competitor
• SWOT Analysis
• Structure of the Market
• Comprehensive Mapping and Recent Advancement

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