REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
The latest conference and exhibition news relating to the three annual Future Travel Experience events – FTE Global, FTE EMEA, FTE Ancillary & Retailing and FTE APEX Asia Expo.
The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events took place in Dublin on 9 to 11 June 2026, with the theme of ‘Transformative Approaches & Business Models’. Take a look at our visual round-up of the key highlights.
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.
Smarter Airports – a Gold Sponsor and Exhibitor at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing – is helping aviation stakeholders move beyond fragmented operations, using orchestration technology to connect data, decisions and execution.
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
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MSM.digital – a Gold Sponsor at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing – is helping airlines explore the commercial potential of XR, spatial computing and Smart Glasses, creating scalable immersive experiences.
Ahead of the launch of the exclusive Commercial Collaboration Playbook at APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Munich Airport, MAI, Heathrow and AJet share their perspectives on creating new revenue opportunities through collaboration.
TravelX – Platinum Sponsor of APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing – is helping airlines unlock new post-booking revenue opportunities through AI-driven optimisation, personalisation and passenger flexibility.
Virgin Atlantic has announced that Juha Jaervinen, Chief Customer Officer (CMXO) & Executive Vice President, will deliver the opening keynote at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.
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
15-17 June 2027, 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.
15-17 June 2027, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
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.
Airlines are shifting from operational recovery to real‑time orchestration. Discover how automated, conversational disruption management is transforming passenger experience, revenue protection and network stability.
Turkish Airlines is reshaping airline retailing, moving from static fares to dynamic, contextual offers powered by data, AI and in‑house innovation. Discover how the carrier is redefining the modern commercial model.
The new FTE Podcast launches with IAG Transform as its first guest, sharing insights into aviation innovation, industry partnerships and the challenges behind successful technology adoption.
Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports and vendors competing head-to-head in the FTE Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 9-11 June).
Marina Lützenberger, Program Director, Corporate Strategy & Digitalization, discusses how Fraport has successfully scaled 50+ digitalisation projects in five years – from AI and robotics to workflow optimisation.
The winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2026 will be announced during an awards ceremony on 10 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.
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