Global air and travel services provider dnata has won a multi-year contract to supply inflight catering services to ITA Airways at two major U.S. airports.
Key points:
1. Contract scope:
– Provide catering services for ITA Airways flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports
– Production and uplift of over 200,000 meals annually
– Services for daily flights from both airports to Rome
2. dnata’s U.S. operations:
– Serves over 40 airline customers at 12 airports
– Employs more than 1,000 hospitality professionals across the USA
– Uplifted over 3 million meals for over 11,000 flights in the 2023-24 financial year at LAX and SFO alone
3. Global presence:
– dnata’s catering and retail division employs 10,500 catering professionals worldwide
– Produces over 110 million meals annually
– Operates from more than 60 locations globally
– Serves full service, low-cost, and VIP carriers
Peter DeVito, CEO of dnata Catering North America, expressed pride in being selected as the exclusive catering supplier for ITA Airways in Los Angeles and San Francisco, emphasizing the company’s commitment to delivering outstanding meals and contributing to an excellent on-board experience.
This contract win strengthens dnata’s position in the U.S. aviation services market and expands its partnership with ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier.
The deal highlights the continued importance of quality inflight catering in the airline industry, even as the sector recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
