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A look inside the new American Airlines catering facility at DFW

American Airlines created a $100 million catering facility to serve its hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The 214,000-square-foot structure is more than three times the size of a football pitch and is the country’s largest airline food kitchen. The cutting-edge design allows American to cater aircraft more efficiently while also improving the airline’s ability to provide customers with a memorable onboard dining experience.

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Catering for hundreds of aircraft per day requires complex organization, where rapidity is just as crucial as a flavor because meals, snacks, and drinks must be served at precisely the appropriate time. From the bottom up, American built its new kitchen with technology to support catering teams in focusing on quality, freshness, and speed.

The new kitchen, which debuted right before the start of the summer, has reduced catering delays at DFW since it opened, enhancing the operation of the hub, which in turn enhances the operation of the airline.

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The new catering facility at American was constructed with sustainability in mind. The kitchen will very soon take part in a novel programme that utilizes organic food waste. Organic food waste is gathered by a vendor and distributed to farms and compost facilities as trays and dishes are being cleaned. Cans, paper, bottles, and other waste collected from aircraft have long been recycled by the airline.

The new catering kitchen will greatly increase America’s capacity for food preparation and storage, assisting the airline in meeting its demands as it expands at DFW. In order to support its hub operation, the airline is also deploying a new fleet of more than 100 catering trucks.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.