PLAY Airlines is to trial Bluebox Aviation Systems’ passenger-facing onboard retail solution. The aim is to provide a platform to add new channels of revenue generation, while enhancing the passenger experience.


PLAY Airlines is to trial Bluebox Aviation Systems’ passenger-facing onboard retail solution. The aim is to provide a platform to add new channels of revenue generation, while enhancing the passenger experience.

Over 70 organisations have already joined the new FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group, “driving positive change and innovation and bringing all stakeholders together to collaborate in exciting new ways”.

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Future Travel Experience (FTE) is excited to announce the launch of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group, as we further extend our industry change efforts into the commercial space.

In this video interview, Elisabeth Sailer, CCO, Munich Airport NJ LLC, shares details about the commercial programme in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty Airport, and the ‘Journey of Surprises’ concept.

Joost Cordes, Chief Revenue Officer, shares details of Flexiroam’s borderless mobile connectivity solutions and how exhibiting at previous Future Travel Experience events helped secure an important agreement with Emirates.

Helsinki Airport is improving the passenger experience with new restaurants and shops developed in response to the latest trends and the desires of passengers, for an “international atmosphere and Finnish experiences”.

Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for 27 new restaurants and retail units in its brand-new Terminal 2, opening in 2025. The aim is to “provide a more varied and comprehensive retail experience”.

A new autonomous convenience store, Travelwell, has opened at Hong Kong International Airport, operated by Lagardère Travel Retail. The store deploys Artificial Intelligence and computer vision technology to streamline the shopping process.

Georg Haraldsson, Chief Information Officer, PLAY, explains how the airline is navigating the tech landscape, its approach to retailing, and the ways in which it is looking to maximise inflight sales opportunities.

The winner of each award will be announced during an official awards ceremony on 24 May at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 23-25 May 2023).

As part of efforts to partner with different types of outlets that offer a range of services, Perth Airport has welcomed the opening of a new hair salon to enhance its customer service and retail offering.

Sammy Patel, VP Commercial, Vantage Airport Group, discusses commercial trends, technological innovation, and the commercial proposition in Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal.

Eric Leopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot and Content Director, FTE Ancillary & Retailing, shares his perspective on the evolution of airline retailing and key industry trends.

Qantas Loyalty has unveiled a seamless and premium online shopping experience with the launch of Qantas Marketplace. It is the biggest online retail expansion of the airline’s frequent flyer programme.

Vantage Airport Group has celebrated the opening of the brand-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, which is described as “a once-in-a-decade opportunity to transform the guest experience”.
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