Vintage Matchbook Sky Chef Airline Catering Logo Aviation Restaurant

Good used condition. Comes as shown, see the exact item you will receive in photos. This vintage matchbook features Sky Chef, one of the pioneering names in airline catering and airport dining. Founded in 1938, Sky Chef grew alongside the emerging commercial aviation industry, becoming the trusted food service partner for many leading airlines during the golden age of air travel. Known for bringing restaurant-quality meals to passengers at a time when inflight dining was a hallmark of luxury, Sky Chef helped define the standards of airline hospitality from coast to coast. The matchbook’s bold royal-blue cover showcases the classic Sky Chef logo—a cheerful chef running with a tray—paired with a slogan promoting “good dining at airports from coast to coast.” Produced by Universal Match of New York, this piece reflects the mid-century era when airport restaurants and airline lounges were marketed as destinations in their own right. Sky Chef later became part of larger hospitality groups before evolving into what is known today as LSG Sky Chefs, a global leader in airline catering. This matchbook captures a charming snapshot of aviation’s stylish, service-focused past.