REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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.
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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.
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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
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Biometric touchpoints are to be installed across Frankfurt Airport, in collaboration with SITA and NEC, enabling travellers to seamlessly pass through each stage of the airport journey simply by scanning their face.
Qatar Airways is the first airline in the Middle East to innovate the passenger journey by introducing electronic bag tags. The concept is being produced and executed by BAGTAG, allowing travellers to check-in baggage using their smartphones.
Lufthansa has launched its new app, which has been redeveloped and optimised together with customers. Described as a “digital travel companion”, the app is designed to support travellers at all stages of their journey.
The latest addition to the airBaltic Club loyalty programme is the opportunity to acquire top-tier VIP status by owning 25 NFT collectable ‘Planies’, allowing travellers to enjoy various special privileges.
A new, fully automated shop – ‘Quick N’ Easy’ – has opened in Pier A at Brussels Airport, offering passengers “an innovative retail experience that is designed to function intuitively”.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2023 and beyond, including automation, robotics, the metaverse, Urban Air Mobility, digital identity and more.
Philadelphia International Airport is installing facial biometric technology at 25 boarding gates to help U.S. CBP process departing passengers on international flights safely and efficiently.
iGA Istanbul Airport has started testing the Star Alliance Biometrics access system in collaboration with Turkish Airlines as part of efforts to deliver a contactless travel experience.
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
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has approved advanced sequential operations at the world’s largest digital Remote Towers Centre operated by Avinor in Bodø, Norway.
Take a look at some of this year’s highlights from the air transport industry’s first-ever digital transformation and innovation network.
Following completion of the DANOVA project, Budapest Airport has become the first in Europe to provide an independent indoor navigation application for blind and visually impaired passengers.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has added four new DVLED displays to its digital display network as part of a renovation that aims to improve and modernise the air travel experience.
An automated vouchering system is being implemented into the existing operations of Icelandair and airBaltic, providing passengers with a simple, seamless solution in the case of flight delays.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat shares how the airline is embracing innovation and technology to improve the customer experience and operational performance.
British Airways has launched a new six-month smart technology trial, utilising biometrics, for international flights at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5.
Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge Innovation Center is partnering with tech startup Ottonomy.IO to trial a fully autonomous robot for contactless delivery of beverages to passengers.
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