Two Global Entry kiosks will be installed at Pittsburgh International Airport this spring to expedite the customs process for pre-approved, low-risk passengers.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: A Future Travel Experience webinar, developed in partnership with IDEMIA, on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition in travel. This webinar will deep-dive into the CX and customer service aspects of AI at airports, with a special focus on bias, biometrics and cybersecurity. Organisations confirmed to speak include U.S. CBP, TSA, Alaska Airlines, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and IDEMIA.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>Two Global Entry kiosks will be installed at Pittsburgh International Airport this spring to expedite the customs process for pre-approved, low-risk passengers.
A total of 35 self-service kiosks have been installed in Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport’s T3 to give passengers more control over the check-in process.
FTE spoke to Aéroports de Lyon’s Olivier Althuser about how a focus on improving customer service and facilities has contributed to increased satisfaction among passengers.
London City Airport will install a Bloomberg Hub and digital information points across the airport, offering passengers access to the latest news, data and travel information.
United Airlines is preparing to open the renovated Boarding Area E at San Francisco International Airport T3, offering passengers a variety of amenities.
Copenhagen Airport has launched a dedicated website and app for Chinese-speaking passengers, who can now translate airport signage using their smartphone.
Bangkok Airways has further empowered its passengers with the introduction of common-use self-service kiosks at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
As the industry prepares for the busy festive period, a number of airports have taken steps to keep passengers entertained while they wait for their flights. Here we highlight a few of our favourites from the likes of Singapore Changi, London Gatwick, Miami and Frankfurt airports.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has installed self-service WorldTracer kiosks, which allow passengers to report delayed bags without having to queue up to see an agent.
Singapore Airlines has opened a new SilverKris lounge at Sydney Airport, which has been designed to offer passengers a sense of home and features a living room, dining room and productivity pods.
Warsaw Chopin Airport has installed a Polish- and English-speaking virtual assistant to help passengers with the self-service check-in process.
Passengers travelling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport can now de-stress in a dedicated Yoga Room, which features video tutorials and soothing music.
KLM has launched a new gifting service called ‘KLM Wannagives’, which allows people to surprise friends and family with a present while they are in the air.
ACI and IATA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Smart Security, which will be tested at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London Heathrow.
FTE toured London Stansted Airport with Neil Banks, Terminal Transformation Manager, to preview the latest developments, including self-service smart access security gates, fast-track security, intuitive wayfinding and a virtual assistant.
WestJet this week offered a masterclass in enhancing the passenger experience by surprising travellers with their dream Christmas gifts upon arrival in Calgary.
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