dnata expands partnership with British Airways in USA

The new contract expands the two parties’ long-standing partnership which now covers four cities, including Boston, Houston, Nashville and Newark, in the USA.

dnata expands partnership with British Airways in USA
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New York:  Global air and travel services provider dnata has secured a multi-year contract with British Airways at Newark International Airport (EWR).

The agreement tasks dnata with providing high-quality inflight catering services for British Airways flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

dnata's highly trained teams will produce and deliver 150,000 meals annually, ensuring a delightful dining experience for passengers on the airline's twice-daily flights.

This new contract strengthens the existing partnership between dnata and British Airways, extending their collaboration to four US cities: Boston, Houston, Nashville, and now Newark.

Commitment to Excellence

"We are delighted to expand our great partnership with British Airways throughout the USA," said Peter DeVito, Chief Executive Officer of dnata Catering North America. "Our expert team will consistently produce exceptional culinary offerings that contribute to the passenger's travel experience. We remain committed to investing in our team, infrastructure, and product improvement to stay at the forefront of industry excellence."

dnata: A leader in inflight hospitality

With British Airways joining their portfolio, dnata now caters and provides retail services to 40 airlines across 12 US airports. The company boasts a team of over 1,000 hospitality professionals nationwide. In the 2023-24 financial year,dnata's Catering & Retail teams uplifted over 9.8 million meals in the US, reflecting a significant 9% year-over-year growth.

Dnata's catering and retail division is a globally recognized leader in inflight hospitality. The company's network of 10,500 catering professionals produces over 110 million meals annually, serving a diverse clientele that includes full-service, low-cost, and VIP carriers from more than 60 locations worldwide.