Heathrow has enlisted a former undercover police officer to train colleagues on how to spot the body language typical of anxious travellers and help them de-stress for a “seamless and enjoyable” experience.

A round-up of the latest passenger-focused initiatives from airlines and airports, ranging from IT projects to end-to-end travel industry collaborations, that are aimed at improving the passenger experience.
Heathrow has enlisted a former undercover police officer to train colleagues on how to spot the body language typical of anxious travellers and help them de-stress for a “seamless and enjoyable” experience.
Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has partnered with JustCo to launch a pay-per-minute co-working centre in T3, offering 24/7 on-demand access.
San Francisco International Airport has announced a new resource available to travellers and airport workers: virtual visits from Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care. The service is available 365 days a year.
Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has announced the Summer and Fall 2023 season of the LAX Presents live music series “to enhance the passenger experience” at LAX.
A balanced perspective on the issues of security and privacy, and how biometrics identify travellers on the move, enabling greater throughput and better passenger experience, while respecting the traveller’s privacy.
Find out more >>Content plans: Bag tracking, autonomous, automation. Also live-streamed for those members unable to attend in-person.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Progressive digital retailing strategies from around the world
Find out more >>Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) update, baggage tracking advancements, and new member presentation.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Fraport presentation, autonomous operations, and sustainability.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Pittsburgh International Airport presentation, Autonomous operations & Robotics POC updates.
Find out more >>Content plans: Dublin Airport presentation & POC updates, Innovation for delivering successful summer
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovations in Dublin and discussion around progressive new business models.
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Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, offsite baggage processing, new innovation.
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Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI use cases in baggage, new innovation & new member presentation.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Enhancing Hub operations through airport/home carrier collaboration – learnings and idea sharing, Innovation in bag imaging for border processing
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of other new technologies in travel retail.
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Find out more >>FTE Founder & CEO Daniel Coleman shares an update on the unmissable schedule of activities coming up over the next four months to support the industry as it lays the foundations for a brighter future.
Norwegian and Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels) are to establish a joint company that will provide a wider selection of services to the members of the companies’ respective loyalty programmes.
Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 23-25 May).
Sydney Airport has launched tripsim, a brand-new travel companion to help travellers stay connected while overseas. Tripsim offers data bundles for over 150 countries without the need to swap out a physical SIM card or change phone numbers.
Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future Research, shares the early trends emerging from responses to the FTE/Fast Future survey on the needs of ‘Tomorrow’s Traveller’, and his thoughts on emerging tech such as ChatGPT.
Aeroporti di Roma, ITA Airways and Trenitalia have launched a new intermodality project – FCO Connect – which focuses on customer experience, innovation and sustainability, while simplifying check-in for passengers.
London Gatwick Airport has unveiled a new brand identity and refreshed vision focused on delivering a personalised passenger experience, as well as plans to simplify the airport journey and accelerate automation.
An innovative, dedicated transit solution has been approved, connecting San José Mineta International Airport and Diridon Station – the city’s two largest transportation hubs – enhancing the customer experience and connectivity.
Virgin Atlantic and charity Guide Dogs are partnering to create a more inclusive air travel experience for those with sight loss. The initiative will offer cabin crew bespoke training to support those flying with a visual impairment.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has launched a new accessibility service to support passengers with non-visible disabilities via the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Programme.
Future Travel Experience is delighted to announce the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups in the FTE Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events in Dublin, 23-25 May 2023.
daa has unveiled a 15-point improvement plan for passengers at Dublin Airport – Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 23-25 May 2023. This includes faster security, quicker Wi-Fi, and more passenger seating.
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