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DFW Airport and American Airlines have opened nine new gates at Terminal C as part of a major expansion programme, using modular construction to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has opened its new C Concourse Expansion, delivering a reimagined passenger experience with dining, retail, wellbeing spaces and sustainability-led design.

PS has opened a private luxury terminal at Miami International Airport, offering bespoke end-to-end travel services inside the historic former Pan Am headquarters for an ultra-premium passenger experience.

Perth Airport has selected DXC Technology as Master Systems Integrator for its new terminal development, laying the digital foundations for a connected, efficient and seamless passenger experience.

Air Canada has opened a new Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, combining premium lounge amenities, local culture and distinctive design to elevate the passenger experience.

TAV Operation Services has secured the Business Lounge services contract at RIX Riga Airport, continuing its Primeclass partnership and advancing a more lifestyle-led approach to premium airport hospitality.

Fraport has launched a major modernisation programme for Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, passenger flows and long-term hub capacity through a €1.5 billion investment.

Kansai International Airport has completed its Terminal 1 transformation, unveiling a new international retail zone featuring 24 outlets and Japan’s largest walk-through duty free store to enhance the passenger journey.

San José Mineta International Airport is enhancing accessible travel with The Nest by Nutanix, a sensory-friendly space designed to support neurodivergent children and families throughout their airport journey.

Travel Retail Vilnius has reopened a redesigned walk-through duty free store at Vilnius Airport, combining immersive retail experiences, local cultural influences and integrated passenger flows within the airport’s wider transformation.

Plaza Premium Group has opened The Maharaja Lounge for Air India at San Francisco International Airport, bringing a premium hospitality experience inspired by Indian heritage to one of the airline’s key global hubs.

Manchester Airport is set to enhance the passenger experience with a new 300-seat Aspire lounge opening in Terminal 2 in August 2026, offering dedicated spaces for dining, relaxation, socialising and work.

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.

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.
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