Tag: in-flight catering
Passenger Catering for Extended Business Aviation Flights
Passenger catering considerations are often quite different than they are for flight crew. The choices you make will impact passenger well-being, energy levels and the ultimate success of the mission. While you don’t want to do anything to radically change normal eating patterns or passenger-preferred food [...]
What You Should Expect from FBOs: Personal Security and Food for Thought – A Corporate Flight Attendant’s Perspective
Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) are the ground liaison for transient business aviation aircraft. In many cases, FBOs may act as “landlords” for some aircraft that do not have their own hangars out of which to operate. Because FBOs host many visitors on a daily basis, it’s important [...]
High-Energy Foods for Crew on Extended Flights
What you eat impacts your metabolism, alertness and energy levels. When piloting an extended flight, it’s best to eat differently than you would on the ground. It’s also important to avoid the “roller coaster” effect of up-and-down energy levels, as the objective within the flight [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France
In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations where it’s not easy to source exactly what your passengers want and expect. While France offers some of the finest cuisine in the world, there are considerations when ordering in-flight catering locally. [...]
HOW TO: Do-It-Yourself In-Flight Catering in Remote Locations (Part 2 of 2)
This business aviation blog post is the second part of a two-part series. You can read part one here. When in-flight catering is not available at particular locations, there are alternatives to self-catering from local restaurants or hotels. Double-provisioning on an outbound leg and strategic use of onboard shelf-stable food products are a couple of [...]
HOW TO: Do-It-Yourself In-Flight Catering in Remote Locations (Part 1 of 2)
This business aviation blog post is the first part of a two-part series. While in-flight caterers are usually the preferred and safest option for most business aircraft operators, there will be times when you’ll need to consider self-sourced catering at more remote locations. Here are some tips for success while maintaining safety standards in the [...]
How to Choose the Best In-Flight Catering Options Based on the Length of Your Flight
This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aircraft operators. In-flight catering is an important ingredient in the success of any flight. If passengers are happy with catering, they’ll view the overall flight experience more positively. While there are many factors to consider when making in-flight catering arrangements, an [...]
In-flight Catering for the 2012 London Olympic Games
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on planning for the 2012 London Olympic Games. With sufficient notice, UK-based in-flight caterers can source just about any food request needed for your business aviation flight. A wide range of options are available within this multi-cultural region. In preparation for the upcoming Olympics period, [...]
Information In-Flight Caterers Need to Know about Your Orders, and Their Challenges to Fulfill Them
This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aviation and continues from our last post: 6 Common Questions about Ordering In-Flight Catering. There are so many possibilities in the world of in-flight catering. With sufficient lead time, an understanding of capabilities and limitations at worldwide locations and willingness to [...]
Flight Ops to China: Tips for Arranging Security, Ground Transport and In-flight Catering
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating to China and continues from our last post entitled: 8 Tips for Aircraft Ground Handling and Fueling in China. When operating to China, there are important considerations to keep in mind regarding security, ground transportation and in-flight catering services. To ensure a successful [...]
6 Common Questions about Ordering In-Flight Catering
This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aviation and continues from our last post: 6 Considerations for Planning In-Flight Catering Orders Pre-Trip. The in-flight catering process differs from one location to another. Placing and revising catering orders will normally involve more lead time than at home. Also, costs [...]
6 Considerations for Planning In-Flight Catering Orders Pre-Trip
This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aviation and continues from our last post: 4 Common In-Flight Catering Errors and Misconceptions. Sourcing catering internationally involves more considerations and flexibility than local catering. You may be securing catering from non-traditional sources, available packaging may not be appropriate for your [...]
4 Common In-Flight Catering Errors and Misconceptions
This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aviation. Trying to obtain high-quality in-flight catering worldwide can present unique challenges. First, some markets have limitations on catering options. Also, local packaging may not be appropriate for your galley equipment or style of service. What’s more, presentation and product availability [...]
