High fliers: What can we learn from F&B travel buyers?

31 Mar 2026
IFE - Future Food Stage sponsored by Brambles Digital
Panel Session , New product development , Economy and business

Join this session, hosted by TickEat, to hear from airline and rail buyers who will be actively seeking innovative products for today’s travellers. This focused panel will explore what buyers will be looking for, how to adapt your offering to traveller preferences, and how to overcome common challenges when entering the air and rail market. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask targeted questions and gain practical insights directly from those in the know.

Moderator
Heerum Fleary
Heerum Fleary, MD and Founder - TickEat and Navigate TTF
Speakers
Gaelle Vernet
Gaelle Vernet, Head of Food and Beverage - Momentum Services
Hari Ghotra
Hari Ghotra, Senior Manager – Inflight Food and Beverage Development - Virgin Atlantic Airways
Sara Jenson
Sara Jenson, Hospitality Manager - LNER
Zoe Farmer
Zoe Farmer, Interim Category Lead Retail - International Airlines Group