Schiphol is redeveloping Lounge 2 for passengers mainly flying to destinations outside Europe. The catering and retail area is getting a new layout, with the passenger experience at the heart of the project.
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Schiphol is redeveloping Lounge 2 for passengers mainly flying to destinations outside Europe. The catering and retail area is getting a new layout, with the passenger experience at the heart of the project.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The New Terminal One and URW Airports have launched the commercial programme for the $9.5 billion terminal scheduled to open at JFK Airport in 2026.
Perth Airport is opening a new Little Creatures Bar & Café in Terminal 1 International, enhancing the customer experience with expanded F&B options for passengers. Little Creatures also operates from T3.
Sydney Airport has opened new dining venues – Betty’s Burgers, Oporto, and Mad Mex – reinforcing its focus on “new and exciting food concepts, elevating the casual dining experience across the airport”.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>Ahead of the virtual meeting of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group on 14 March 2024, LHR, DOH, Vantage Airport Group and more share insights into commercial innovation, experience and engagement.
Dublin Airport has partnered with iCoupon to enhance the passenger journey through its innovative promotions product. This will foster “unprecedented collaboration between airlines, retailers and airport”.
Perth Airport has opened the Otherside Brew Lounge in Terminal 2, in partnership with Otherside Brewing Co and Delaware North. It aims to offer “a unique pre-flight venue with a dynamic personality”.
Jewel Changi Airport has unveiled a new retail cluster designed as a hub for discovering Singapore brands. Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 19-20 November 2024).
Sydney Airport has opened Australia’s first domestic airport terminal department store concept in T2 and T3, in collaboration with Heinemann, “to create a world-class passenger experience for travellers”.
British Airways Executive Club Members spending in World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow can now collect Avios on their purchases, as part of efforts to “make a difference to customers’ travels”.
Zurich Airport has launched the first phase of its comprehensive e-commerce transformation, known as ZRH Comfort, in collaboration with Omnevo. The aim is to revolutionise CX with cutting-edge technology.
Los Angeles World Airports has partnered with Airport Dimensions, Servy, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to bring a new level personalisation to digital retail and F&B ordering at Los Angeles International Airport.
London Luton Airport has announced a £30 million investment to enhance the passenger experience. This includes a new £8 million flagship restaurant, as well as a £20 million refurbishment of the security hall.
Swedavia is to open 10 new F&B outlets at Stockholm Arlanda, Luleå and Malmö airports, in partnership with SSP Group. The focus is on enhancing CX with “innovative concepts” and “truly local experiences”.
Fresno Yosemite Airport passengers will begin to see a transition in food & beverage offerings this month as part of the airport’s new concessions programme, bringing “a unique airport dining experience”.
Hamad Airport has relaunched its premium valet parking services, offering even greater value-added benefits. The ticketless and cashless process is designed “to ensure the utmost convenience for passengers”.
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