British Airways to contract with new catering service suppliers

 
DHL in association with Northern Foods will provide catering services for shorthaul flights from Heathrow.
 
The current supplier at London Gatwick airport, Alpha Flight, will continue to provide catering services for flights from London Gatwick and our other airports across UK and Ireland.
 
The new 10 year contracts will be effective from 01-Apr-10.
 
Simon Soni, GM Catering Operations at British Airways, said: "British Airways is proud to set the benchmark for high quality airline food. The new supply arrangements will make certain our customers continue to receive a great in-flight service, whilst ensuring we have extra flexibility to meet our changing business needs".
 
The three catering suppliers will provide up to 100,000 meals a day from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 05-Dec-08.

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