Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) recently took home the Cathay Pacific Gold Award for its catering services, which prepares fresh in-flight meals for 31 local and regional airlines and private flights as well as four industrial catering outlets, said a report.

"This recognition by Cathay Pacific is proof of the quality of performance that the team is responsible for the management of supply, which is credited with access to the centres of excellence and positive reputation of the company,"  said a report in BNA citing Masallam Al Nabulsi, senior manager, catering services.

BAS' catering annually prepares more than 6.5 million meals and has received numerous awards and accolades at international levels, attracting many local and public clients, the report said.

Catering services at BAS are fully compliant with the International Health and Safety Standards (HACCP) and are also ISO 22001 certified, Al Nabulsi highlighted.

"We are proud of our positive relations with our customers, and we are constantly developing and improving BAS services in line with international standards, Especially that these successes are reflected positively on the reputation of Bahrain in the aviation sector and airport services," Salman Al-Mahmeed, CEO of BAS, said.

BAS also welcomed a delegation from Cathay Pacific Airlines, who praised its efforts at catering. Cathay Pacific Aviation is one of the world's leading airlines, serving more than 46 destinations worldwide, it said.