FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2020, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, digital twins, sustainability and more.


FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2020, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, digital twins, sustainability and more.

JetBlue has announced that it will offset carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) from jet fuel for all domestic flights beginning in July 2020.

Future Travel Experience CEO & Founder Daniel Coleman outlines FTE’s plans for 2020 – ranging from our landmark events to the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub.

A selection of our most popular content from 2019, including airline and airport interviews, plus features on biometrics and the future cabin experience.
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
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Vivian Lo, General Manager of Customer Experience and Design at Cathay Pacific Airways, talks technology, design and collaboration.

According to a report by SITA, airlines and airports have spent a record US$50bn in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey.

A round-up of what you can expect to see at the free-to-attend FTE-APEX Asia EXPO 2019, taking place at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, 12-13 November.

During the two-month trial in partnership with easyJet, digital screens and staff will be placed at the gate to show passengers the order to board.

The Internet of Things (IoT) network of applications will allow Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to improve processes for passengers through real-time insights.

Urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter has successfully completed its first manned flight, in an effort to bring commercial air taxi services to Singapore.

Etihad Aviation Group and Air Arabia have announced a new agreement to launch Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost carrier, named Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

As of next year, Flybe will rebrand as Virgin Connect, following its acquisition by a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium earlier this year.

In this video interview, Alaska Airlines’ Dave McCormick discusses the airline’s customer experience strategy, following its merger with Virgin America.

Following successful trials, SWISS will introduce a new Flightpass product, offering 10 one-way flights within Europe from or to Geneva.

Cirium’s Carrie Mamantov and Steve Lappenbusch share insight into how airlines and airports can make best use of data to deliver wide-reaching benefits.

FTE spoke to Ryan Kelly from Virgin Hyperloop One, who shared the latest milestones in the development of this high-speed technology project.
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