Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach, California, on 11 September 2025.

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Find out more >>Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach, California, on 11 September 2025.
Future Travel Experience (FTE) has announced that its flagship event, FTE Global, will relocate to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026 for a landmark edition marking the event’s 20th anniversary.
International Airlines Group, Airport Authority Hong Kong, All Nippon Airways, Schiphol, United, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport were recognised in the FTE Global 2025 Awards ceremony.
In this interview ahead of FTE Global, Andrea Goodpasture, Managing Director – Airport Affairs, shares how Southwest Airlines is on a transformation journey to address the evolving needs and desires of its customers.
Alaska Airlines’ passengers travelling from Seattle and Portland now have the option to verify their identity right at the automated bag drop units, as it aims to make the travel experience as seamless as possible.
Alaska Airlines is set to launch Starlink connectivity in 2026, with ultra-fast speeds and dramatically lower latency – unlocking seamless access to live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming.
SWISS has unveiled the ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’, expanding its First Class offering. The SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single, self-contained space – “a personal loft above the clouds”.
Malaysia Airlines has signed a new partnership with Amadeus, which sees the airline deploy Amadeus Travel Ready. The solution digitalises and verifies travel documents at every stage of the journey, boosting efficiency.
Riyadh Air has signed two strategic partnerships with Saudi Coffee Company and Milaf Global Food Company, as part of its efforts to elevate the guest experience with genuine cultural touches.
Iberia continues to enhance its onboard dining experience. After revamping its long-haul menus, the airline is now updating its pre-order service available on all short and medium-haul flights.
Ahead of their participation at FTE Global 2025, Aena, Alaska Airlines, Vienna Airport, Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority, and Synaptic Aviation share their ‘Pilot Stories’ and the secrets to a successful innovation strategy.
MWAA, United, Publicis Sapient and Nagarro discuss how they are leveraging agentic AI – systems capable of autonomously taking actions in complex environments – to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
United Airlines has announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available on 130,000+ seatback screens and in its app, as it aims to set “a new standard for a premium inflight experience”.
Delta Air Lines is delivering a seamless travel experience – on the ground and up in the air – through government partnerships and cutting-edge tech, to make travel “smoother, smarter and more efficient”.
WestJet and RBC have announced the launch of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business, Canada’s first business travel credit card, which “rewards business spending but also enhances the travel experience”.
Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE Americas Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of FTE Global in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025.
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