REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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.
Ahead of his participation in the FTE Ancillary & Retailing event, Carlos Ruiz, Director of Commercial Management, CVG, explains the airport’s focus on personalisation, collaboration and cutting-edge tech.
The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is enhancing the food and dining options at Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A with the addition of the Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen + Bar.
Alaska Airlines is serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier and offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, and for purchase in the Main Cabin and select lounges.
Vueling has announced a travel protection partnership with Cover Genius. The airline has plans to expand its digital offering through its website and mobile app as part of the Vueling Transform programme.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport has upgraded its food & beverage offer with new cafés and restaurants in the departure hall and gate area after security, as it “systematically develops the customer experience”.
Blue Islands has launched a new eSIM offering in partnership with eSIM Go for seamless mobile data when travelling. This is part of the airline’s “ongoing commitment to a customer-first approach”.
SAS has entered into a strategic partnership with travel technology platform Meili. This enables the airline’s car rental partners to offer an enhanced experience through Meili’s cloud-based technology.
Virgin Atlantic is implementing CellPoint Digital’s Payment Orchestration Platform. The aim is to “set new benchmarks for efficiency and customer satisfaction in the airline industry’s payment landscape”.
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”.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2024 and beyond, including robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, sustainability, Urban Air Mobility and more.
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”.
In this video interview, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, shares her perspective on new ideas and opportunities to enhance e-commerce and retail in air transport, and the new partnership with Oman Air.
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”.
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