The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 9 to 11 June 2026, with the theme of ‘Transformative Approaches & Business Models’. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.


The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 9 to 11 June 2026, with the theme of ‘Transformative Approaches & Business Models’. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.

Ahead of the launch of the exclusive Commercial Collaboration Playbook at APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Munich Airport, MAI, Heathrow and AJet share their perspectives on creating new revenue opportunities through collaboration.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has completed a major retail transformation, introducing luxury brands, local artisan concepts and innovative shopping experiences inspired by the identity of the French Riviera.

Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new gate-side Duty Free Express store at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, giving passengers a convenient last-minute shopping option before boarding.

Riga Airport has awarded new long-term commercial concessions across retail, food & beverage and lounge services, bringing leading international operators onboard to enhance passenger experience and support local brands.

Turkish Airlines is reshaping airline retailing, moving from static fares to dynamic, contextual offers powered by data, AI and in‑house innovation. Discover how the carrier is redefining the modern commercial model.

Belfast International Airport and SSP Group have opened Flax & Soda, a new 280‑cover dining concept showcasing local flavours and culture as part of the airport’s £100 million transformation programme.

In this interview, Lucy Thomas, Head of Retail at Auckland Airport, discusses the importance of blending curated retail, digital engagement, omnichannel experiences and local identity to enhance customer experiences.

In this interview, Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager of Commercial Services at Malaysia Airports, shares how the operator is blending digital innovation, curated retail, omnichannel engagement and more.

Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail have unveiled new food and retail concepts across the terminal, introducing global brands, regional dining and new RELAY formats to enhance passenger experience.

Air Macau is advancing its Modern Airline Retailing strategy with Datalex’s Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine, unlocking new revenue opportunities, enhancing digital customer engagement.

The winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2026 will be announced during an awards ceremony on 10 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.

American Airlines has celebrated the opening of its newly transformed Terminal 8 at JFK, featuring 60+ dining and retail options, The Boroughs Food Hall, expanded lounges, and upgraded facilities to enhance CX.

CVG Airport has welcomed the opening of VV The Italian Experience in Concourse B. The new restaurant offers travellers authentic Italian cuisine rooted in three generations of family heritage, from Puglia to Cincinnati.

Brisbane Airport is transforming its International Terminal with 13 new food & beverage outlets, expanded retail, and a new Dining Precinct, blending local flavours and global favourites for a more engaging CX.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT have announced that JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has been selected to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions for passengers at T4.
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