REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
The latest news relating to airline and airport baggage handling processes, covering self-service bag drop, common use baggage solutions, home-printed bag tags, NFC/RFID permanent bag tags, baggage tracking and baggage reconciliation.
Condor has partnered with Airportr to launch a door-to-flight baggage service at Frankfurt Airport, enabling passengers to check-in luggage from home or a hotel and enjoy a more seamless airport experience.
Saudia has introduced Google’s Share Item Location feature to support faster baggage recovery, enabling passengers to securely share tracking data and gain greater visibility and reassurance during the journey.
Ahead of his participation at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026, Brian Horgan, Transformation Lead, discusses how Aer Lingus is enhancing ramp and baggage operations through digital transformation, real-time data, and a focus on empowering frontline teams.
On 16 March 2026, members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in London for a Heathrow-hosted FTE Communities Live Day, featuring inspiration-filled sessions, and much more.
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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.
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
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
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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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SAS is introducing Share Item Location in Find Hub, offering travellers real-time location sharing for their tagged items. This innovative feature provides travellers with more control and accelerates baggage recovery.
Heathrow has announced plans to invest £1.3 billion in infrastructure in 2026, enhancing CX and operational efficiency. Plans include a revamp of Terminal 4, a new dedicated baggage system for Terminal 2, and much more.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has completed a new Outbound Baggage Handling System, enhancing efficiency in a major upgrade to baggage processing as part of the ‘Journey With AUS Expansion Program’.
Melbourne Airport is to install more than 70 next-generation Amadeus Seamless Bag Drop S7 Air and S7 Air Hybrid units as part of its drive to provide a seamless experience for travellers, with increased accessibility.
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.
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Learn about the exciting plans in place for the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group in 2026. Among the schedule of in-person meetings are events hosted by GOAA and Heathrow, plus POCs, networking, tours and much more.
Melbourne Airport is testing a new hi-tech baggage system supplied by BEUMER Group, which will double the capacity of the existing system and provide real-time tracking of bags when it comes online in March.
Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new cutting-edge check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.
United Airlines has announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection initiative – International Remote Baggage Screening – in partnership with Sydney Airport, BagCheck and Brock Solutions.
Journey Robotics has been selected for International Airlines Group’s IAGi Accelerator Program. A 12-week program will validate Journey Robotics’ autonomous baggage handling system.
Qantas has collaborated with Australian brand July to launch next-gen trackable luggage through Apple’s Find My network or Google’s Find Hub. This is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance the digital travel experience.
Employees in Schiphol’s baggage halls can now use a lifting aid wherever they are working, with the airport installing lifting aids at all 385 workstations as it rapidly adopts advanced technologies.
JetBlue is boosting the baggage experience with a new app offering real-time status updates, plus the option to securely share Apple AirTag or Find My accessory locations placed inside checked luggage.
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