Lufthansa Using AI to Reduce Food Waste and Emissions; Improve Inflight Service

Lufthansa Turns to AI "Tray Trackers" To Cut Food Waste and Redesign In-Flight Meals

German flag carrier Lufthansa is trying to cut down on food waste and save some money by using a new AI ‘tray tracker’ with smart cameras that scan meal trays and work how much food has been eaten by passengers. The innovative AI-powered system is already in place at Lufthansa’s hub in Frankfurt, and it has apparently proven so successful that the airline plans to invest in more tray trackers for its larger base in Munich. Lufthansa’s new AI-pow…

Lufthansa Using AI to Reduce Food Waste and Emissions; Improve Inflight Service

Lufthansa is using AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to improve its food offering and reduce food waste. Its Tray Tracker system uses AI to measure and reduce onboard meal returns. The mobile technology scans meal returns from the onboard catering of flights at the dishwashing line. Artificial intelligence recognises whether a meal has been partially eaten, completely eaten, or left untouched. The flight route, travel class, and meal conce…

Lufthansa Group launches "Tray Tracker" AI to reduce food waste

Rate this post In a move to reduce food waste and optimise catering, German aviation giant Lufthansa Group has introduced “Tray Tracker,” a mobile AI device that scans returned meal trays to analyse consumption patterns. In a press statement the airline group says that the device identifies whether meals have been partially eaten, fully consumed, or left untouched. It also captures flight route, travel class and meal concept data to improve menu…