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APAC & Middle East Inflight Catering Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific And Middle-East Inflight Catering Market size is estimated at USD 7.48 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 12.08 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.05% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Growing air traffic in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East has increased emphasis on additional amenities like onboard dining. Owing to this, regional airlines are increasing investments in inflight catering. Introducing new menus and new dining concepts, such as an onboard chef in first—and business-class airlines, to improve the passenger experience is anticipated to accelerate the market's growth.

An increase in the cost of inflight food posed challenges for the in-flight catering service market to work properly. Hence, the high cost associated with the supply chain and food service is also hindering effective growth to a great extent in the forecast period. Transportation of food and low periods of transported foods are increasing food wastage in this industry. Some food wastage elements will create challenges in developing the in-flight catering market. It is essential to tackle these market challenges effectively to increase the growth of the particular market.

APAC & Middle East Inflight Catering Industry Segmentation

Inflight food is served to air passengers onboard a commercial airliner. Specialist airline catering services make these meals and serve them to travelers using an airline service trolley.

The inflight catering market is segmented by food type, flight type, aircraft seating class, and geography. By food type, the market is segmented into meals, bakery and confectionery, beverages, and other food types. The other food types segment comprises condiments and other related add-on supplements, such as jams, sauces, salt, pepper, margarine, sugar, etc., supplied in small sachets. By flight type, the market is segmented into full-service carriers, low-cost carriers, and other flight types. The other flight types include hybrid carriers and business jets. By seating class, the market is segmented into economy class, business class, and first class. The report also covers the market size and forecasts in major countries across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts are done based on value (USD).