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In-Flight Catering Process Explained

The document outlines the in-flight catering process, detailing how meals are prepared, stored, and served on airlines. It distinguishes between full-service and low-cost catering, highlighting differences in meal presentation and drink availability based on class of travel. Full-service airlines offer pre-plated meals for economy and customized options for higher classes, while low-cost airlines provide simpler meal options and limited drink services.

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In-Flight Catering Process Explained

The document outlines the in-flight catering process, detailing how meals are prepared, stored, and served on airlines. It distinguishes between full-service and low-cost catering, highlighting differences in meal presentation and drink availability based on class of travel. Full-service airlines offer pre-plated meals for economy and customized options for higher classes, while low-cost airlines provide simpler meal options and limited drink services.

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Sub: Airlines & Aviation Practical

Ans1.
IN-FLIGHT CATERING PROCESS

In flight catering is basically a service provided to airlines by some private or


government companies.
It involves providing meals for passengers on board an aircraft.
Also Providing meals to the lounges available at the airport for different
classes.
Modern airports such as Singapore Changi International Airport has world's
top class catering companies working in collaboration.
Airline meals are some times included in ticket price depending on the class
of your travel.
The entire process can be concluded in the point's mentioned further
First of all, meal is made 12 hours prior to the flight by the company.
The meal has a shelf life of 72 hours.
Meal boxes are then sent to cooling storage where they are freezed.
At the airport, when the Ramp services are being done, catering person
provides a sheet to Senior cabin crew.
This sheet has the seal numbers that crew tally with the meal carts.
After getting loaded inside the aircraft crew heat the meals up prior to the
serving.

Ans.2
DIFFERENCE IN FULL SERVICE AND LOW COST CATERING
Pre plated meals are loaded on board for economy class.
For business class, meals in different boxes are loaded in which crew just
need to add the toppings or garnishing.
For first class, meals are totally served/plated on the order or requirement.
Variety of Drinks are available for first and business class.

CATERING BY LOW COST AIRLINES


For economy class, they provide meals in plastic boxes or disposable
containers.
For business class, they provide limited options but in specified plates.
Drinks are also served but on special request in economy class.
Business class is facilitated with unlimited drinks.

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