IATA and ACA release updated Standard Inflight Catering Agreement

The use of the standardised SICA template helps improve the efficiency of inflight catering procurement across the world.

The release of the updated template is the result of an agreement to deepen the collaboration between IATA and ACA. The two organisations will also jointly promote the use of SICA among their members.

“The updated SICA is a significant achievement. Catering requirements are complex and a unique part of an airline’s service standard. SICA helps both airlines and caterers manage that complexity efficiently to achieve the results that travellers expect. And the collaboration between IATA and ACA has improved SICA by bringing together the expertise of both ACA and IATA. This was a successful first-time collaboration that we intend to continue and expand,” said Nick Careen, IATA senior vice president for operations, safety, and security.

“The updated SICA is a significant step that will benefit our respective members. The clarity that it brings to the intricate work needed to produce millions of inflight meals a day will help both airlines and caterers work more efficiently together. And we look forward to creating even more value for both our memberships in future collaborations,” said Fabio Gamba, ACA’s director general.