REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Air Transat has transformed its payment operations with DLX Pay, leveraging intelligent retries, real-time insights and rapid PSP onboarding to boost conversion, recover lost revenue and enhance operational efficiency.
San José Mineta International Airport introduces AI humanoid robot ‘José’ at Terminal B, offering real-time multilingual assistance and pioneering the use of physical AI to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
SAS is collaborating with 3 to deliver free Starlink WiFi to EuroBonus members, enhancing passenger connectivity and operational efficiency, while laying the groundwork for future digital travel services.
Wizz Air, Immfly and gateretail have unveiled a unified digital cabin ecosystem, combining onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data. The integration enhances service efficiency and personalisation.
In a series of interviews, we explore the innovations shaping the future of airport operations and customer experience, from smarter baggage handling to seamless biometric integration, robotics and autonomous vehicles, and much more.
SAS is introducing Share Item Location in Find Hub, offering travellers real-time location sharing for their tagged items. This innovative feature provides travellers with more control and accelerates baggage recovery.
Sydney Airport has partnered with WeKnow to launch a premium taxi and Uber booking platform at T1 International. The integrated digital and kiosk service enables passengers to pre-book and pre-pay for onward travel.
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new mobile app that centralises bookings, boarding, real-time notifications and AI-powered support, helping travellers manage every step of their journey while tracking Flying Club rewards.
American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to integrate boarding passes with Samsung Wallet, enabling passengers to receive real-time flight updates and travel information directly in their digital wallet.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.
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.
The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next-generation biometric system to speed up international arrivals for a more efficient, secure travel experience.
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