Sofia Airport is partnering with SSP as part of its renovation plans to transform the passenger experience. Together, they have already opened two outlets in the Terminal 2 airside departures area.

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Sofia Airport is partnering with SSP as part of its renovation plans to transform the passenger experience. Together, they have already opened two outlets in the Terminal 2 airside departures area.

Glasgow Airport – part of AGS Airports – is to receive a £3.7 million investment for new F&B and retail units to enhance the overall passenger experience and provide “modern, high-quality facilities”.

Alaska Airlines Director of Innovation Bernadette Berger unveiled a transformative new vision for airport gate experiences in a compelling keynote at the FTE World Innovation Summit on 15 May 2025.

In this interview, Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority, discusses building a robust strategy that enhances the passenger journey while also driving non-aeronautical revenues.

Changi Airport Group has held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Terminal 5 – a mega terminal that will see extensive automation powered by innovative tech for a personalised customer experience.

King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, has partnered with SSP to introduce a range of food & beverage brands. The carefully selected suite of brands tailors the mix to the KAIA passenger profile.

Belfast International Airport has inaugurated phase one of its £100m five-year investment programme, with a terminal extension, immersive new duty free experience, and enhancements to the arrivals CX.

JFK Millennium Partners has previewed the innovative operations and unique guest experiences that will define the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6, as it promises “to deliver an extraordinary experience”.

Changi Airport Group has announced the award of contracts for substructure and airside infrastructure works at Changi Airport’s Terminal 5. Construction of T5 will start in the first half of 2025.

Pittsburgh International Airport continues to maximise its 8,800-acre campus to drive energy innovation and economic development in the region with a project that will more than double its solar field.

United Airlines has opened its newly renovated and expanded United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, offering travellers more space, a modern design and elevated amenities.

WestJet and Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges have unveiled a new lounge experience at Calgary International Airport – the Aspire WestJet Garden Lounge, which aims to offer a unique and premium CX.

Heathrow has unveiled a new Nature Traffic Control Tower, a birdwatching hideaway right in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites, as the airport launches its Nature Positive Plan.

Edinburgh Airport has completed the installation of cutting-edge new security scanners that allow travellers to keep liquids and large electrical items in their hand baggage, significantly enhancing CX.

Read our FTE World Innovation Summit preview highlighting a broad range of pioneering event sponsors, guided tours of the landmark new PIT terminal, innovation tours across Pittsburgh, innovation pitch sessions, and more.

Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 10-12 June).
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