LSG Sky Chefs Enters Deal with Czech Airlines

Neu-Isenburg, Germany -- LSG Sky Chefs is starting a new cooperation with Czech Airlines. As of October 2009, the airline’s entire in-flight equipment will be provided, distributed and managed by LSG Sky Chefs as a customized solution.

 

The equipment design developed by LSG Sky Chefs is characterized by its close tiein to the brand values of Czech Airlines. The management of the supply chain of the in-flight equipment will be handled by SkylogistiX, LSG Sky Chefs’ joint-venture with Kühne + Nagel, using clear service guidelines ensuring the highest degree of availability worldwide and minimum consumption rates. The new service concepts will be used on all short, mid and long-haul flights of the carrier’s fleet of 51 aircraft serving 104 destinations.

 

"Our decision to choose LSG Sky Chefs as our new equipment supplier is based on their expertise and reliable performance in managing in-flight equipment," adds Frantisek Sir, Executive Director Supply Chain Management, at Czech Airlines. "The team showed us a great deal of dedication during the tender process and convinced us with products characterized by creativity and efficiency. We look forward to this new partnership."

 

LSG Sky Chefs is the world’s largest provider of in-flight services. These include catering, in-flight equipment and logistics, in-flight retail as well as the management of onboard and related airport services. LSG Sky Chefs partners with more than 300 airlines worldwide and operates some 200 customer service centers in 52 countries, producing around 490 million airline meals a year. In 2011, the companies belonging to LSG Sky Chefs Group achieved consolidated revenues of € 2.3 billion.