Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs announces that it has further expanded its business with long-time customers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways at several of its worldwide locations.
Middle Eastern airlines represent a very important and strategic customer group for LSG Sky Chefs, which is why the company also recently opened a new sales and marketing office in Dubai, in addition to a branch of SPIRIANT, its equipment and logistics subsidiary. LSG Sky Chefs also introduced a dedicated Halal industry expert, responsible for further developing and deploying the company’s Halal strategy throughout the worldwide network.
Although LSG Sky Chefs has had a long physical presence in the region, the decision to have a sales and customer service team close to its key customers is further indication of the company’s commitment to further strengthening these relationships and the Middle East in general.
LSG Sky Chefs currently serves Emirates at 18 stations around the globe and at four additional ones in the UK via joint venture Alpha LSG, Qatar Airways at 14 stations with three more via Alpha LSG and Etihad Airways at 11 locations worldwide and one via Alpha LSG.
“A reliable service provider with excellent product delivery, consistency and quality is of great importance to these industry-leading airlines, which are recognized for their impeccable service standards around the world,” said Niklas Sandor, LSG Sky Chefs’ Vice President of Sales in the Middle East.
LSG Sky Chefs is the world’s largest provider of in-flight services. These include catering, Buy-on-Board, in-flight equipment and logistics, consulting and lounge services. The company’s extensive know-how in culinary excellence and logistics has led to its successful entry in adjacent markets, such as train services and retail. LSG Sky Chefs delivers 532 million meals a year, primarily for more than 300 airlines at 213 airports in 54 countries. In 2013, the companies belonging to LSG Sky Chefs Group achieved consolidated revenues of € 2.5 billion.
