dnata Secures Multi-Year Contracts to Enhance Inflight Catering for HNA Group Airlines in Australia
Under these agreements, dnata's expert teams will produce and uplift approximately 380,000 meals annually, elevating the onboard dining experience for passengers traveling between Australia and China. The three carriers will operate 19 weekly flights connecting Melbourne to China, catering to around 200,000 passengers per year.
Beijing Capital Airlines is the latest HNA Group carrier to entrust dnata with its catering services in Australia, following recent agreements with Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Air.
Mark Stubbings, Chief Commercial Officer of dnata Catering & Retail Australia, expressed appreciation for the renewed collaboration, stating: 'We are delighted to welcome these airlines back to Australia and thank the HNA Group for their trust. Our teams remain committed to delivering best-in-class services, ensuring a memorable inflight experience for passengers.'
With this expansion, dnata now serves over 40 airline customers at nine Australian airports, supported by a workforce of more than 4,000 hospitality professionals. In the 2023-24 financial year, dnata's Catering & Retail division uplifted over 60 million meals for more than 250,000 flights across Australia. Globally, dnata's catering professionals produce over 110 million meals annually across 60 locations, serving full-service, low-cost, and VIP carriers.
This latest partnership underscores dnata's commitment to delivering world-class inflight catering solutions and strengthening its presence in Australia's aviation sector.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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