• AIR CATERING IN INDIA
o The boom in air travel in India is adding a new fizz to in-flight catering business. Last year, around 17 million people flew domestic airlines and around 8.8 million passengers took to the international skies- an indications of the size of the on-board meal market. Conservatively estimated, the meal uplift business is worth is worth Rs. 160- 170 cores. Market sources say if traffic grows by 20% this year the in-flight meal business should grow correspondingly. Besides, the entry of domestic airlines into intercontinental routes may force caterer to become more innovative
• Guideline for air catering in India
o It should be located with the proximity of the airport, preferably in an area ear-marked by airport authority of India, in a good locality taking into account accessibility, immediate environs, approach etc.
o It should have valid licenses / certificates
o The facility should be of a reasonable size and dimensions
o It should have sufficient segregated cold storage and deep freezers.
o It should have treated water supply, drainage system, sewage treatment plant and also have proper arrangement for waste disposal.
o The work processes should meet the Food Safety criteria, preferably the HACCP guidelines issued by International Flight Catering Association (IFCA), as applicable in the local conditions, practices and / or Records should support at least following:-
o Temperature
o Medical Policy
o Personal Hygiene
o Equipment
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• Sanitization facilities in production unit
• Carts loaded, tagged and ready to be transferred into the aircrafts.