Dnata to boost UK presence with Alpha LSG acquisition

Dnata aims to become the sole shareholder of the biggest inflight catering, onboard retail and logistics company in the UK by purchasing the remaining 50% of its UK inflight catering joint-venture, Alpha LSG, from the LSG Group. The transaction will be subject to regulatory approval. Alpha LSG was formed in 2012 by dnata-owned Alpha Flight Group and LSG Sky Chefs; each holding a 50% share of the business. The agreed share purchase has the full support of the LSG Group, the company said, and Alpha LSG operations will continue as usual. Alpha LSG employs 3,500 people across 15 airport catering facilities and two central production facilities in the UK. Each year it produces 30 million meals, serving 160,000 aircraft belonging to its 80 customers.