REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
JFK Terminal 5 is undergoing a major refresh, with new dining, retail and communal spaces inspired by New York City set to enhance the passenger experience and create a stronger sense of place.
Nico Castagna, Head Digital & Experience, shares how Zurich Airport is using digital technology to orchestrate an entire ecosystem that reduces friction, creates new commercial opportunities and prepares the airport for an AI-driven future.
Salla Rinta-Kanto, Head of Products and Retailing Development, shares how Finnair is applying modern retailing principles throughout the passenger journey – from personalised ancillary offers to a new onboard ordering platform.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has enhanced its passenger experience and commercial offering with the opening of Brammibal’s Donuts, bringing one of Berlin’s best-known vegan brands to T1’s post-security market place.
Travel Retail Vilnius has reopened a redesigned walk-through duty free store at Vilnius Airport, combining immersive retail experiences, local cultural influences and integrated passenger flows within the airport’s wider transformation.
Riga Airport has awarded new long-term commercial concessions across retail, food & beverage and lounge services, bringing leading international operators onboard to enhance passenger experience and support local brands.
In this interview, Eric Léopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, and Content Director, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, discusses how agentic AI will redefine airline commercial models, the organisational shifts required, and more.
MSP is planning its largest concessions redevelopment in over a decade, covering 80,000 sq ft and paving the way for 47 new venues across both terminals, focused on more convenience and improved dwell space.
Heathrow has opened the UK’s first RELAY store in T2, introducing a versatile travel essentials concept from Lagardère Travel Retail that blends convenience, food‑to‑go and pharmacy services, with three more stores to follow.
Edinburgh Airport has opened a new Giraffe restaurant, offering global cuisine, 179 seats and a dedicated grab‑and‑go service, enhancing choice and convenience for passengers across all travel segments.
Turkish Airlines is reshaping airline retailing, moving from static fares to dynamic, contextual offers powered by data, AI and in‑house innovation. Discover how the carrier is redefining the modern commercial model.
Belfast International Airport and SSP Group have opened Flax & Soda, a new 280‑cover dining concept showcasing local flavours and culture as part of the airport’s £100 million transformation programme.
In this interview, Lucy Thomas, Head of Retail at Auckland Airport, discusses the importance of blending curated retail, digital engagement, omnichannel experiences and local identity to enhance customer experiences.
In this interview, Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager of Commercial Services at Malaysia Airports, shares how the operator is blending digital innovation, curated retail, omnichannel engagement and more.
Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail have unveiled new food and retail concepts across the terminal, introducing global brands, regional dining and new RELAY formats to enhance passenger experience.
Air Macau is advancing its Modern Airline Retailing strategy with Datalex’s Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine, unlocking new revenue opportunities, enhancing digital customer engagement.
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