REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Hamad Airport, Qatar Airways and SITA have launched Fast Pass, enabling passengers to move through check-in, bag drop, security and boarding using facial recognition in a major step towards seamless biometric travel.
British Airways has begun rolling out a redesigned mobile app that enhances the end-to-end passenger experience with real-time journey updates, expanded self-service and a more personalised digital travel experience.
Nico Castagna, Head Digital & Experience, shares how Zurich Airport is using digital technology to orchestrate an entire ecosystem that reduces friction, creates new commercial opportunities and prepares the airport for an AI-driven future.
Help shape the future of aviation. Cast your vote in FTE’s special 20th anniversary poll and tell us which technology will transform the industry over the next 20 years. Results will be revealed at FTE Global, Dallas, Texas, 8 to 10 September.
The TSA has partnered with Google Wallet to expand Touchless ID, enabling eligible travellers to use facial recognition for faster, more seamless airport security screening at participating airports across the U.S.
Iberia has launched a ChatGPT app powered by OpenAI, marking a new step in its digital transformation strategy. The tool enables customers to search, plan and book travel through more natural, conversational interactions.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has partnered with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to offer free assistive technology for low-vision travellers, supporting more independent and accessible navigation across the airport.
Southwest Airlines has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its shift to a cloud-based, AI-enabled operating model, targeting full modernisation across its technology ecosystem by 2028.
Avelo Airlines has launched a new Disruption Assistance service powered by HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), giving customers real-time rebooking and refund options to improve convenience and control during disruptions.
The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026 events concluded with the FTE Innovate Awards ceremony – the industry’s definitive innovation platform. The FTE EMEA Startup Innovation Award was also presented.
Future Travel Experience has announced the winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and World Airport Retailing Awards 2026, as well as the airline and airport leaders from this year’s FTE Digital Transformation Power List EMEA.
Aer Lingus has signed a multi-year agreement with AISmartPlan after a successful IAGi Accelerator trial, using AI-powered maintenance planning to improve efficiency and streamline operational decision-making.
WestJet has partnered with HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) to introduce a Cancel For Any Reason ancillary product, giving travellers greater flexibility while supporting customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
In this interview, Eric Léopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, and Content Director, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, discusses how agentic AI will redefine airline commercial models, the organisational shifts required, and more.
Discover the innovative solutions that will be on display at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing on 9 to 11 June 2026 from the industry’s most established global industry providers and a major showcase of pioneering startups.
Pegasus Innovation Lab has partnered with Overwatch AI as a strategic investor and design partner, deploying an AI-powered platform that helps pilots, cabin crew and operations teams access critical information and make faster decisions.
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