In a fascinating Fireside Chat at the recent APEX FTE Dublin 2025 event, Tom Lyons, author of Aer Dogs, delved into the gripping true story of how Ryanair evolved into one of the world’s most disruptive and influential airlines.


In a fascinating Fireside Chat at the recent APEX FTE Dublin 2025 event, Tom Lyons, author of Aer Dogs, delved into the gripping true story of how Ryanair evolved into one of the world’s most disruptive and influential airlines.

At the recent co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events, AMS, Avinor, BRU, LHR, and ICN launched a new BOOST White Paper with a collective vision to transform baggage handling into a model of innovation.

At the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June 2025) Retail in Motion announced a new five-year contract with Ryanair for onboard retail product, distribution and technology.

The APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2025 events concluded with the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards ceremony – the industry’s definitive innovation platform. The FTE EMEA Startup Innovation Award was also presented.
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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
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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 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: 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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Future Travel Experience has announced the winners of the APEX FTE World Airline Ancillary and World Airport Retailing Awards 2025, as well as the airline and airport leaders from this year’s APEX FTE EMEA Transformation Power List.

BagID is transforming the travel experience by making checked luggage smarter, more seamless, and stress-free. CEO Ina Eldøy explains how innovative partnerships and technology are shaping the future of baggage.

Vodafone Procure & Connect, a Gold Sponsor at APEX FTE Dublin 2025, is set to showcase its seamless global connectivity solutions, driving innovation and enhancing CX through smart procurement and connectivity.

HTS, a Gold Sponsor of APEX FTE Dublin 2025, is reshaping travel with its AI-driven fintech solutions. By partnering with top airlines like Virgin Australia, HTS delivers flexible, customer-focused products that drive loyalty and revenue.

Sherpa, a global leader in travel documentation solutions, is a Silver Sponsor at APEX FTE Dublin 2025. CEO Max Tremaine shares insights on how Sherpa enhances passenger experience and drives ancillary revenue.

In this interview, Martín Restrepo, Director of Business Development, shares how TravelX is enhancing customer journeys and enabling more tailored travel experiences through innovative technology.

At APEX FTE Dublin 2025, Meta and MSM.digital will present cutting-edge XR solutions that redefine the passenger experience, boost airline efficiency, and unlock new business opportunities in aviation.

In this interview, Renata Buranello, Marketing Manager, and Clarissa Jenkins, Product Marketing, share how Branchspace – digital reinvented helps airlines modernise their digital retailing with personalised experiences.

Flight delays aren’t always about crowded runways. At Heathrow, British Airways is using Emu Analytics’ real-time digital twin tech to streamline aircraft towing – a hidden but vital piece of the on-time puzzle.

TWAI is a Gold Sponsor of APEX FTE EMEA / Ancillary & Retailing 2025. In this interview, Jim Hetzel, Vice President, Product Innovation and Strategy, TWAI, discusses changing the game in travel distribution, and more.

Avocado55 is exhibiting at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events. Xavier Orr, Aviation Practice Lead, discusses how AirCS by Avocado55 manages delay and cancellation claims on a global scale, plus much more.

Find out more about the innovative solutions that will be on display at FTE Dublin on 10-12 June 2025 from the industry’s most established global industry providers and our largest-ever showcase of startups.
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