dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia Partner to Boost Denpasar Inflight Catering Capacity
(IN SHORT) dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia have formed a strategic partnership under which dnata will manage and support IAS Food Services’ inflight catering operations at Denpasar International Airport. The 3,005 sqm facility, currently producing over 3.8 million meals per year, will benefit from dnata’s global best practices to expand capacity, improve operational efficiency and broaden market reach. Robin Padgett, dnata’s Catering & Retail CEO, emphasized how this deal complements their Asia Pacific expansion and strengthens quality across airline service offerings. PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia’s President Director, Yundriati Erdani, highlighted the move as essential to elevating service standards and reinforcing airline partner confidence. This collaboration underscores both companies’ dedication to leading inflight hospitality in one of Asia’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
(PRESS RELEASE) DENPASAR, Indonesia, 2025-Jul-9 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Catering & Retail, a premier global inflight hospitality provider, has entered into a management agreement with PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia (IASH) to elevate the operations of IAS Food Services at Denpasar International Airport. This alliance merges dnata’s worldwide catering expertise with IASH’s robust local infrastructure to address growing demand in one of Asia’s most rapidly expanding aviation markets.
Under the three-year contract, dnata will lend its operational know-how to help IASH scale up production capacity, optimize workflow efficiencies and extend its service footprint. Currently, IAS Food Services operates a 3,005 sqm kitchen facility in Denpasar capable of producing over 3.8 million meals annually.
“Our collaboration with IASH marks a strategic expansion of our catering & retail network,” stated Robin Padgett, CEO of dnata Catering & Retail. “IASH brings deep local insights at a high-growth hub—we’re here to boost their capacity and quality, benefiting airlines, passengers and local communities alike. This partnership builds on our Asia Pacific growth in Australia and Singapore and underscores our commitment to purposeful growth in this dynamic region.”
Yundriati Erdani, President Director of PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia, added: “Teaming up with dnata Catering & Retail is a pivotal step toward world-class service for IAS Food Services. With dnata’s support, we’re poised to enhance our operational performance, elevate product quality and reinforce the trust of our airline partners.”
Through this agreement, IASH reinforces its position as an integrated aviation hospitality leader in Indonesia, while dnata deepens its strategic presence across the region’s inflight catering sector.
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