Tiina Tissari, Vice President, Customer Experience and Products, Finnair, shares the airline’s new retail approach, how its digital innovation is providing a seamless passenger experience, and its elevated long-haul concept.


Tiina Tissari, Vice President, Customer Experience and Products, Finnair, shares the airline’s new retail approach, how its digital innovation is providing a seamless passenger experience, and its elevated long-haul concept.

A new, fully automated shop – ‘Quick N’ Easy’ – has opened in Pier A at Brussels Airport, offering passengers “an innovative retail experience that is designed to function intuitively”.

In an industry first, members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club are now able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2023 and beyond, including automation, robotics, the metaverse, Urban Air Mobility, digital identity and more.

Jewel Changi Airport has launched a range of Disney-themed activities and retail offerings for travellers to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company.

Dubai International Airport has introduced a new gaming lounge concept with the opening of Game Space. The aim is to enhance the traveller experience during dwell time at the airport.

Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge in London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The Blush Lounge is a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group.

Airport Dimensions has opened a second sleep ’n fly lounge at Hamad International Airport. It features a range of the latest innovations in sleep technology and a choice of sleep options for travellers.

Hamad International Airport has completed Phase A of its major expansion in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting on 20 November.

Kansai International Airport has inaugurated a new domestic area in Terminal 1 as the first stage of its remodelling works, enhancing the passenger experience with more functional commercial spaces.

FTE is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Eric Leopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, for next year’s FTE Ancillary & Retailing show, taking place in Dublin on 23-25 May.

easyJet has selected technology provider AirFi to support its ambitions to deliver an industry-leading, digital onboard experience.

Three innovative concessions have opened at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with grab-and-go technology, enabling a frictionless shopping experience.

In this exclusive interview with FTE, Robert Carey, President, Wizz Air, discusses how the carrier became the No.1 airline in the world for ancillary revenues.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport has opened a virtual food hall in T2 – known as a ‘ghost kitchen’ – facilitating contactless ordering of food and beverages.

Passengers travelling with Transavia from Schiphol Airport can visit the Transavia pre-order menu up to two hours before boarding to place their order.
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