Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June).

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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: 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
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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: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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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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Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June).

American Airlines is introducing a redesigned mobile app, which is being revamped to fulfil customers’ most-requested features. The aim is to deliver a seamless CX thanks to a more intuitive app layout.

FTE World Innovation Summit attendees will receive an exclusive first-look at Pittsburgh International Airport’s landmark new terminal through guided tours and in-depth conference sessions. Read our full preview.

Datalex is introducing DLX Pay – a cutting-edge payment platform built exclusively with airline challenges in mind and designed to “give customers a more convenient and better payment journey”.

UK regional gateway Aberdeen International Airport has unveiled ‘Hello Aberdeen’, an innovative digital assistant designed to provide instant support and improve every stage of the passenger journey.

VINCI Airports is testing a virtual assistant powered by agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Lyon Airport. The innovative technology is able to answer passengers’ questions about every aspect of their journey.

Cybersecurity has become a critical focus within the air transport industry as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. In this article, SEA, VIE and PIT share valuable insights into their cybersecurity strategies.

TUI Airline has selected Immfly to carry out a significant transformation of the onboard experience. They are implementing cutting-edge tech to enhance CX with seamless connectivity and entertainment.

airBaltic has enhanced its digital services with a streamlined self-service tool within the Manage My Booking section of its website. This allows passengers to independently adjust their travel plans.

UK regional gateway Southampton Airport has launched an AI-powered digital assistant. Now live across the airport, it provides real-time information and enhances navigation throughout the terminal.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.

Southwest Airlines has expanded its partnership with CellPoint Digital for Getaways by Southwest. The collaboration coincides with the launch of CellPoint Digital’s new cloud-native Payment Orchestration platform.

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.

Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services have signed a five-year partnership to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation and operational efficiency within the airline industry.

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.

Singapore Airlines is collaborating with Salesforce to co-develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for airlines at the Salesforce AI Research hub in Singapore to further enhance customer experience.
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