Gate Gourmet News
Gate Gourmet extends Swiss contract to 2022
Gate Gourmet has further strengthened its long-term relationship with Swiss International Air Lines. The national carrier of Switzerland has signed a new contract that extends to 2022.
Gate Gourmet extends Delta Air Lines partnership
Gate Gourmet will be servicing Delta as its exclusive partner at 45 locations across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific for the next five years.
Gate Gourmet launches new facility at São Paulo Guarulhos airport
Gate Gourmet has officially started the operation of its newly built facility in São Paulo’s Guarulhos airport, Brazil. The unit replaces the facility where the company has been operating since 1995 when it entered the Brazilian market.
HNA Group to acquire gategroup for US$1.5bn
HNA Group has announced a definitive transaction to acquire gategroup. The Chinese company has offered an all cash deal at US$55.60 per share, valuing the Swiss aviation and travel services giant at approximately US$1.47 billion.
Gate Gourmet chief falls on sword over fraud case
Guy Dubois, chief executive of gategroup, has informed the board he takes responsibility for the recent fraud case involving a former employee and consequently has resigned effective immediately. While the investigation has concluded he had no knowledge of or involvement in the fraud, his family’s association with that of the employee charged in the case has created the appearance of a conflict that would affect his authority to lead the Group.
U.S Unions approve Gate Gourmet deal
U.S. Unions have approve a new contract with airline caterer Gate Gourmet. In a system-wide membership vote conducted May 24, 2010 through June 11, 2010, the members of IBT/UNITE HERE and the Non-Council Unions accepted Gate Gourmet’s Best Offer. The agreement provides wage increases that raise the standard in the U.S. airline catering industry.