FTE explores the current state of in-flight connectivity in Asia and examines whether airlines in the region are well positioned to turn connectivity into a profit centre.
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: A Future Travel Experience webinar, developed in partnership with IDEMIA, on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition in travel. This webinar will deep-dive into the CX and customer service aspects of AI at airports, with a special focus on bias, biometrics and cybersecurity. Organisations confirmed to speak include U.S. CBP, TSA, Alaska Airlines, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and IDEMIA.
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 >>FTE explores the current state of in-flight connectivity in Asia and examines whether airlines in the region are well positioned to turn connectivity into a profit centre.
Lufthansa has partnered with REWE to enable passengers on long-haul flights to purchase groceries and arrange delivery to their home address.
Airlines stand to make $30 billion in broadband-enabled in-flight ancillary revenues by 2035, according to a study by LSE in association with Inmarsat.
Travellers flying from Heathrow Airport can now use the app to pre-order F&B, before collecting their order from a dedicated point within the terminal.
easyJet’s ‘Hands Free’ baggage service allows passengers to check in their hand luggage at a bag drop desk, where the bag will be tagged as priority.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has introduced its latest ancillary inflight offering myPAL Surprise, which will enable passengers to pre-order gifts for their loved ones.
Customers of Lufthansa Group will now be able to pay with Amadeus Airport Pay for ancillary services while checking in.
Raymond Kollau, founder of AirlineTrends, explores the current state of in-flight retail and identifies new opportunities to increase ancillary revenues.
Ryanair will continue to develop its “Amazon of Travel” platform through better search tools, travel guides, express booking and onward transport partnerships.
easyJet has partnered with GetYourGuide to offer passengers access to tours and activities across Europe, and create a new ancillary revenue stream.
From AirAsia’s “digital airline” strategy to Flybe’s decision to re-introduce onboard duty free, FTE assesses the in-flight retail landscape.
SpiceJet will soon offer in-flight entertainment and retail services, after announcing that it will equip its entire fleet with BoardConnect Portable.
Strata Club members will receive personalised information, services and retail offers when they are travelling through Auckland Airport.
Jetstar and Airbnb have announced a partnership that will allow customers to book Airbnb accommodation alongside their flights.
Jarkko Konttinen, former VP Marketing, CX and Ancillary, Finnair, explores how a new airline/airport retail model could transform ancillary revenues.
Jet Airways has partnered with ride hailing app Uber to offer passengers the option of booking an Uber via the airline’s app.
Get Future Travel Experience news & updates sent to your inbox