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.
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.
Sunshine Coast Airport has launched a cutting-edge outbound baggage facility as part of its $170m terminal transformation. The new system enhances baggage handling capacity, security, and operational efficiency.
Our comprehensive focus on the key baggage trends set to shape the industry in 2026 and beyond features compelling insights from FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) Captains and a wide selection of BIWG Partners.
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.
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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.
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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: 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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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’.
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.
9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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9-11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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18-19 November 2026, Singapore
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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.
In this video interview, Andy Miller, Head of Baggage, discusses Heathrow’s current baggage POC, the newly launched BOOST White Paper that introduces a collective vision to transform baggage handling, and much more.
Aena and BagID are to customise and implement a groundbreaking digital baggage solution across Spanish airports. This follows BagID’s successful participation in the Aena Ventures Accelerator Program.
Lufthansa is expanding its innovative baggage collection and check-in service for passengers in cooperation with technology partner Airportr. Passengers can have their bags collected from their home or hotel.
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.
Alaska Airlines Director of Innovation Bernadette Berger unveiled a transformative new vision for airport gate experiences in a compelling keynote at the FTE World Innovation Summit on 15 May 2025.
Journey Robotics is Emerging Technology Showcase Sponsor of the FTE World Innovation Summit. In this interview, its CEO Reeg Allen discusses transforming baggage handling through robotics and automation.
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