Premium food-to-go specialist Deli Lites Ireland has partnered with Aer Lingus and Retail in Motion on a new inflight offer.
Deli Lites products are now available as part of the Aer Lingus Bia Inflight Menu on European and UK routes for the winter catalogue range.
The Deli Lites team collaborated with some of Ireland’s top food suppliers to create the onboard offerings which include: Chicken & Signature Stuffing on Malted Bloomer Bread; Roast Ham & Irish Cheese Bloomer Tósta; Plant-Based Falafel & Caramelised Hummus Wrap; Breakfast Hash Brown Wrap; and Salt ‘n’ Chilli Chicken Wrap.
According to Deli Lites, the Aer Lingus listing marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its customer base locally and across Europe and to develop further within the travel sector.
Deli Lites Ireland Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jackie Reid said: “We’re excited about our new partnership with Aer Lingus and this contract win is a fantastic achievement for everyone at Deli Lites Ireland. Aer Lingus is one of the world’s great airlines, Ireland’s flag carrier, and it is a huge milestone for our company to have our products sold onboard in the skies across Europe and the UK.”
Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer Susan Carberry added: “At Aer Lingus, we seek to make every journey count for our customers and we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional onboard experience. Deli Lites Ireland’s products are a fantastic addition to our Bia offering and will help us to enhance our inflight food range even further.
“We’re delighted to partner with a strong Irish company in delivering delicious food options for travellers and holidaymakers who board Aer Lingus flights in Europe and the UK.”
| Deli Lites Ireland, based in Warrenpoint, produces over 30 million food-to-go and artisanal bakery items annually that are sold globally. The company achieved B-Corp certification in 2022.
The Aer Lingus deal comes on the back of a successful year for Deli Lites, which has claimed awards at the Sammies and the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo and Great Taste honours for its Caramelita, Cinnabun and Lemon and Blueberry Bakewell products. |
As reported, well-known industry executive Joe Harvey joined Deli Lites as Business Development Manager – Travel earlier this year. He is tasked with leading the company’s drive to grow in the airline, airport, rail and maritime channels. 
