Inflight Catering : Keeping Airline Passengers Satisfied Innovative In-Flight Inflight catering has come a long way since its beginnings in the early 20th century. Some of the first passenger flights in the 1920s offered simple sandwiches and drinks to travelers, but meals became more elaborate as air travel grew in popularity. By the 1950s, most airlines offered hot meals prepared on the ground and kept warm during flight. Caterers had to develop specialized equipment...