In some cases airlines purchase in a number of service provided directly to the airline; in others, the flight provider acts as the intermediary. The type and nature of services provided might range from the provision of a complete catering service to:
- Ready assembled components of the flight provisions: wrapped and packaged cutlery sets, ethnic meals, etc.
- Ready assembled and stocked flight duty-free trolleys
- The provision of transportation services to deliver the flight products to the aircraft
- Laundry service
- Rubbish disposal