A CATERING deal between Brahim’s Food Services (BFS) and Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) on selected domestic and international routes will be discontinued effective tomorrow.

MAG, the parent company of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB), said the partnership is ending two months after a formal discontinuation notice was given on June 30.

“MAG will activate its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for in-flight meal services on selected routes under MAB, effective September 1, following the end of its contract extension with BFS on August 31.

“The activation of the BCP marks the discontinuation of the legacy partnership on catering services previously provided by BFS on selected domestic and international routes within the MAB network.

“During this transition, MAB will be serving impacted routes with alternative in-flight food and beverages (F&B), ensuring seamless operations while minimising potential impact on customer comfort and experience.

“Other routes will continue to be served by current provider POS Aviation,” MAG said in a statement today.

MAG said it will continue to explore diverse strategies to ensure business sustainability, including by partnering with reputable F&B providers.

MAG said it has planned for self-catering operations under MAB’s purview, involving the sourcing of pre-packed meals and F&B supplies from multiple providers, including its lounge operator MAS Awana.

It said its ground handling company AeroDarat Services will be managing the in-flight meal transport process onboard the aircraft.

“To facilitate this, a temporary distribution centre has been established at KLIA, in accordance with safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and the Health Ministry,” the group said.

BFS has provided in-flight meals for the airline for over 25 years. – August 30, 2023.