REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Finnair, in partnership with Amadeus, has become the first airline to create a native order – a milestone in the shift to ‘Offers and Orders’ and paving the way for a simpler, more connected travel experience.
Heathrow has announced that iconic burger brand Five Guys is opening a new restaurant in Terminal 5 later this year. The restaurant will feature exclusive elements tailored to Heathrow for an enhanced CX.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has announced new shopping and dining concepts, including local Texas brands and some exciting firsts among U.S. airports. There are 20 new concessions in total.
Sofia Airport is partnering with SSP as part of its renovation plans to transform the passenger experience. Together, they have already opened two outlets in the Terminal 2 airside departures area.
Glasgow Airport – part of AGS Airports – is to receive a £3.7 million investment for new F&B and retail units to enhance the overall passenger experience and provide “modern, high-quality facilities”.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports have selected Duty Free Americas as exclusive duty free operator for JFK’s New Terminal One.
Zurich Airport has selected ‘the food collective ag’ to operate the new TREATS food hall. The 2,000sqm food hall, opening in autumn 2027, is set to become a new gastronomic highlight at Zurich Airport.
Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport is moving into the next phase of its F&B transformation, with four new restaurants to open later this year reflecting “a deliberate mix of national reach and Houston flavour”.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Perth Airport is partnering with international hospitality company Delaware North to develop four first-to-market food & beverage concepts for its International Terminal, as it refreshes the customer offering.
In part 2 of our comprehensive focus, daa (operator of Dublin and Cork airports), Lufthansa Group, Heathrow, PLAY Airlines, and Fraport share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.
Perth Airport has awarded SSP a contract to operate four new outlets within Terminal 1 International. The new restaurants, which are part of a continuing CX refresh, are all scheduled to open in 2025.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has opened two new restaurants – Natoo and Bottega. Based on an original concept focused on travel and wellness, these new brands are operated by Lagardère Travel Retail France.
In part 1 of our comprehensive focus, Vantage Group, Air France-KLM, Threedot, MUC, Oman Air, nlmtd, YVR, Kinetic Consultancy, and more share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.
Here, we provide an update on FTE’s three Communities, as well as the pioneering FTE Accelerating Collaboration & Engagement (ACE) platform, including Proof of Concepts and exclusive members-only activities.
KLM is trialling Immfly’s ‘Buy On Board’ service, as it explores digital onboard solutions to further enhance CX. The aim is to offer travellers more personalisation, while also achieving operational efficiencies.
Launceston Airport’s Departures Hall is set for a multi-million-dollar transformation, which will see the addition of three new food & beverage venues and the biggest terminal renovation in 20 years.
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