Dnata, a global leader in aviation and tourism services, has signed three multi-year contracts to provide high-quality aviation catering services for Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Air, and Beijing Capital Airlines, previously known as HNA Group, at two major airports in Australia. In addition to the three carriers of the HNA Group, Dnata provides catering and retail services for more than 40 airlines in Australia through 9 airports, with over 4000 employees in the field of hospitality.
As part of the agreements Dnata in Melbourne and Sydney, trained and certified employees will annually prepare and serve more than 380,000 meals for specified airlines, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for passengers on flights between Australia and China. In this way, airlines establish a connection between Melbourne and China, completing 19 flights weekly and transporting approximately 200,000 passengers annually.
Following the recent agreements with Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Air, Beijing Capital Airlines became the third airline from the HNA Group to award Dnata a contract in Australia, where it will serve approximately 380,000 meals annually for designated carriers. Food preparation specialists at Dnata, numbering more than 10,500 people, prepare over 110 million meals annually and serve both economy and premium-class passengers from over 60 destinations worldwide.
Mark Steppings, president of Dnata's commercial operations in the catering and retail sector in Australia, stated: "We are pleased to welcome Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Air, and Beijing Capital Airlines back to Australia and thank the HNA Group for their trust in Dnata's services. This reflects our commitment to providing passengers with a first-class travel experience."
