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
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Heathrow has selected the AIRHART platform as its new digital backbone, advancing a platform-first strategy to orchestrate operations, enable predictive AI and modernise core systems across the airport.
The Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport is accelerating digital transformation, with more airlines joining its automated passenger processing programme to expand self-check-in, bag drop and e-gate boarding.
American Airlines is expanding digital self-service options for checked baggage, enabling prepayment at booking, automated refunds and faster bag drop via kiosks to streamline the airport journey.
Melbourne Airport has deployed the Veovo Intelligent Airport Platform to unify operational data, improve coordination and decision-making, and provide a scalable foundation for managing growing passenger volumes.
Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.
American Airlines is empowering customers with new app enhancements to improve disruption management, providing real-time information, personalised options and greater control when plans change.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected Boldyn Networks to design, build and manage seamless, next-generation 5G connectivity, supporting streaming, video calls, digital wayfinding, and real-time flight updates.
Brisbane Airport is deploying two modules from Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Airport software suite, introducing a data-driven framework to strengthen the airport’s security operations and enhance CX.
9-11 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.
9-11 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
United Airlines has expanded digital meal pre-ordering to United Economy, allowing travellers to select fresh meals via the airline’s website and mobile app, enhancing CX and minimising food waste.
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the full rollout of its innovative digital Concierge, which leverages cutting-edge AI technology to create a seamless, personalised experience with an intelligent, always-on travel companion.
flydubai has partnered with Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, as part of its ongoing transformation journey, reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation and investing in enhancing CX.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.
The Lufthansa Group and Amadeus have entered a ground-breaking partnership to make booking, adjusting, and managing flights even easier and more intuitive. The focus is on the introduction of an ‘Order ID’.
In this video interview at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Bernadette Berger, Director of Innovation, shares how Alaska Airlines is leveraging AI, digital and automation to revolutionise ramp operations, and much more.
United Airlines has launched new app features designed to save customers time and improve the overall travel experience, including ‘Virtual Gate’, an upgraded mobile bag tracking feature, and more.
Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport has introduced a fully automated immigration system in its new terminal, in partnership with SITA, setting a new benchmark for fast, secure, and seamless border crossings.
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