Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Innovation Officer at GMR Airports discusses GMR Group’s concerted effort in recent years to channel its innovation as it continues to implement new technologies to help future-proof its airport facilities.

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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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Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Innovation Officer at GMR Airports discusses GMR Group’s concerted effort in recent years to channel its innovation as it continues to implement new technologies to help future-proof its airport facilities.

AirAsia has announced its plans to enhance air travel experience through digitalisation, setting Singapore Airport Terminal 4 as the model airport of the future low-cost carriers.

Dubai International Airport has partnered with Deliveroo, a global leader in premium food delivery, to launch the region’s first airport delivery service. The launch of DeliverooDXB is the latest of several projects that aim at transforming the airport’s passenger experience.

Ryanair has opened a new state-of-the art digital and IT innovation hub, Travel Labs Spain, based in Madrid, as part of its digital initiatives under Year 4 of its ‘Always Getting Better’ programme.

ANA All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Finnair and Contour Aviation are the latest airlines to join the TSA PreCheck programme.

IATA’s Nick Careen and Hemant Mistry discuss the thinking behind NEXTT, what they hope it will achieve, and why airlines and airports should get involved in the project.

The two automated security screening lanes, funded by American Airlines, are now in operation in Terminal D at Miami International Airport.

Aira agents can view a live feed of the airport from the passenger’s perspective, enabling them to provide real-time directions and other information.

Passengers can now pay for their tickets, seat selection, travel insurance and other ancillary purchases using Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Michael Ibbitson, Dubai Airports’ EVP, Technology and Infrastructure, discusses beacons, robotics, biometrics and the airport of the future.

The AI-powered “Oscar” chatbot is now able to provide the answers to customers’ questions 67% of the time, and it has just come online in Australia.

Passengers flying on domestic services with Delta Air Lines can now be checked in automatically via the carrier’s iOS and Android apps.

Frontline staff in the baggage reclaim hall at Frankfurt Airport can now provide immediate assistance to passengers whose bags have been mishandled.

The 24/7 CEB Customer Command Centre has allowed Cebu Pacific employees to respond to customer enquiries in a much faster and more efficient manner.

Stuart Rattray, GM Technology, outlines how Sydney Airport is embracing open data and biometrics to improve the passenger experience and optimise efficiency.

Passengers who have a connection time of 20 hours or more can take advantage of free accommodation in Istanbul before continuing their journey.
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