In this candid video interview, Heathrow Airport’s Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown discusses the airport’s evolving retail proposition and the need for the industry to take risks and collaborate.
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In this candid video interview, Heathrow Airport’s Retail & Property Director Fraser Brown discusses the airport’s evolving retail proposition and the need for the industry to take risks and collaborate.

FTE was onsite at the launch of Urban-Air Port’s Air-One – a world-first demonstration of a fully-operational hub for eVTOLs and autonomous cargo drones.

The winner of each award will be announced at a special presentation ceremony during the upcoming FTE Dublin mega-show on 7-9 June.

iGA Istanbul Airport has introduced a new service featuring Augmented Reality (AR) technology, providing passengers with information about the airport’s retail offering.
Content plans: Tour on 9th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 10th
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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 in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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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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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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Sammy Patel, VP Commercial, Vantage Airport Group, discusses commercial trends, technological innovation, and the commercial proposition in LaGuardia’s new Terminal B.

FTE highlights some of the most recent innovations in the airport F&B and retail space – from 24/7 contactless shopping to immersive experiences.

The first self-service shop, called Gate 24/7, has opened at Schiphol Plaza with 10 vending machines, each containing a different range of products.

Avinor aims to attract a wide range of operators that will strengthen the airports’ unique sense of place, while creating inspiring and sustainable concepts.

Тhe new concept creates a contactless, 24/7 shopping destination with an array of globally recognised brands and local products.

Passengers and airport workers can pre-order food and pick it up when it’s ready using the Uber Eats app for iOS or Android.

Dubai Airports has introduced a new regional first mobile food, beverage and retail ordering service at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has launched a robotic ambassador for its LAXOrderNow.com online food and beverage ordering service.

The online retail platform will allow customers to order from an exclusive selection of premium products, with delivery currently only available in Ontario.

Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) has partnered with Servy to offer new mobile food ordering services at Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Hudson has opened its second Hudson Nonstop store in Concourse B at Chicago Midway International Airport, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.

As part of the new pilot, passengers at Schiphol Airport can now pre-order products up to two hours before their flight for collection at the airport.
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