In the first instalment of our four-part report on the highly successful FTE Asia ‘Unconference’ sessions, we round-up the key findings from the self-boarding workshop.


In the first instalment of our four-part report on the highly successful FTE Asia ‘Unconference’ sessions, we round-up the key findings from the self-boarding workshop.

The latest stage of the refurbishment of The Wing – Cathay Pacific’s flagship airport lounge – has been completed at Hong Kong International Airport.
Qatar Airways has opened a brand new First and Business Class Premium Lounge at Heathrow Airport – the carrier’s first Premium Lounge outside of its Doha hub.
China Southern has opened its new Sky Pearl International VIP Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport as part of its plans to improve overall service standards.
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.
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: 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
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Find out more >>Cathay Pacific has announced the opening of a newly refurbished lounge in Frankfurt Airport, which is modelled on the award-winning lounges in Hong Kong.
The first step of the overhaul of the Virgin Australia Brisbane Airport domestic terminal has seen the opening of a new lounge designed by a renowned architect.
Air China has unveiled new arrivals lounges for passengers flying to Beijing from Vancouver, European cities and Australia.
Lufthansa has opened its largest airport lounge yet, offering luxury facilities to frequent flyers travelling through Frankfurt Airport.
Munich Airport has unveiled the brand new VIP WING, which offers passengers the chance to enjoy luxury lounge facilities before or after their flight.

Riga International Airport has opened three new boarding gates to increase both handling capacity and passenger comfort.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has unveiled a brand new Airport Park, which provides passengers with a peaceful airport experience while waiting for their flight.
Virgin Blue has unveiled a new premium kerbside entrance and premium kerbside valet service at Sydney Airport to offer passengers a seamless airport experience.
Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 will soon be able to visit a new luxury ‘super-lounge’ as they wait for their flight.
The development of next-generation boarding gates continues to highlight the benefits that self-boarding can bring to the overall passenger experience.
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