REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & 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: 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
Find out more >>We are delighted to announce that Changi Airport Group has signed up as a Headline Partner of APEX FTE EXPO Asia 2026 – a unique mega event for the aviation sector – which takes place in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority and RAVE Aerospace.
American Airlines is reimagining Concourse D at Miami International Airport, adding 17 gates, improved boarding flow, and enhanced dining and retail, creating a seamless, comfortable experience for travellers.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will test electric autonomous shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport in spring 2026, evaluating zero-emissions AVs to connect with the new AirTrain Newark system.
Melbourne Airport has announced a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal, adding five gates, new aircraft stands and expanded check-in and baggage facilities to enhance passenger experience.
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.
Nashville International Airport is partnering with The Boring Company to develop the Music City Loop, a zero-emission underground transit system designed to improve passenger access and reduce road congestion.
Hong Kong International Airport will open expanded Terminal 2 departure facilities on 27 May 2026, delivering smart check-in, seamless connectivity and added capacity, with robust operational readiness underway.
9 to 11 June 2026, 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.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
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
Midway International Airport has welcomed Gameway, a new video gaming lounge offering premium gaming stations and immersive entertainment, as part of a wider concessions investment programme.
Budapest Airport has laid the foundation stone of its new terminal, officially marking the beginning of an ambitious €1 billion programme of expansion and modernisation works to transform the passenger experience.
LaGuardia Gateway Partners has opened the Capital One Landing at the airport’s Terminal B. The chef-led dining destination blends premium F&B, design and inclusive access to further elevate the airport passenger experience.
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.
Riyadh Air has unveiled its first premium airport lounge at King Khalid International Airport, blending Saudi hospitality, circadian lighting and seamless technology to create a restorative, design-led pre-flight experience.
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.
Shannon Airport has begun a €15m terminal upgrade, combining energy-efficient design and electrification with redesigned arrivals areas to cut emissions and enhance passenger flow, as part of a wider €40m investment.
On 9-11 February 2026, the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in Orlando for three days of inspiration-filled sessions, collaborative discussions, valuable networking, and exclusive tours, hosted by Orlando International Airport.
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