American Airlines is opening a new Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare, offering more space and upgraded amenities. The 10,000-square-foot lounge will feature unique offerings to elevate the travel experience.

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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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American Airlines is opening a new Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare, offering more space and upgraded amenities. The 10,000-square-foot lounge will feature unique offerings to elevate the travel experience.

Southwest Airlines is upgrading its inflight connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering next-gen WiFi for seamless streaming, gaming, and work. The technology will be available on more than 300 aircraft in 2026.

Sydney Airport has appointed Grimshaw and Mott MacDonald as lead consultants for its T2-T3 terminal link project, part of a $6 billion capital programme to deliver a more efficient, resilient, and world-class passenger experience.

JFK T4 has welcomed two local F&B brands, bringing authentic New York flavours into the airport experience. The openings highlight a wider push to support diverse small businesses through innovative concession partnerships.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.

The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next-generation biometric system to speed up international arrivals for a more efficient, secure travel experience.

Heathrow is ramping up its carbon-cutting programme with an ambitious target of 5.6% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2026. The airport’s incentive programme, backed by £80 million, will help airlines reduce emissions.

King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has opened its newly redesigned Plaza Premium Lounge, offering a modern and luxurious experience. The upgrade aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aviation transformation.
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