In this message, Justin Erbacci, CEO, Los Angeles World Airports, extends a personal invitation to attend FTE Global, co-located for the first time with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Los Angeles, September 19-21.

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.
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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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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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In this message, Justin Erbacci, CEO, Los Angeles World Airports, extends a personal invitation to attend FTE Global, co-located for the first time with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Los Angeles, September 19-21.

London City Airport has awarded a seven-year contract extension to food & beverage operator SSP Group, with the opening of new concepts planned as part of the £12 million upgrade of the Departure Lounge.

Kristen Berndt, Senior Manager, Baggage Strategy & Innovation, United, explains the airline’s key efforts to streamline the passenger experience, better leverage data, and embrace emerging technologies.

Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to enhance the overall passenger experience.

Air France-KLM Group is continuing to digitalise the passenger experience at its key hubs, including CDG and AMS, with new self-service kiosks delivering enhanced functionalities such as contactless payments.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is enhancing the passenger experience and operational efficiency with Artificial Intelligence powered solutions and Machine Learning algorithms from ADB SAFEGATE.

Plaza Premium has partnered with marhaba to open a new lounge at Queen Alia International Airport. The lounge aims to deliver “unparalleled levels of indulgence, alongside world-class services and amenities”.

Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has partnered with baggage collection service AirPortr for customers travelling from Heathrow Terminal 2.

The first automated FX kiosk at Heathrow has been launched by Travelex, with the new self-service product offering travellers “greater choice, convenience, and flexibility in purchasing foreign currency”.

Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has announced the Summer and Fall 2023 season of the LAX Presents live music series “to enhance the passenger experience” at LAX.

Australia’s Newcastle Airport has commenced construction on its Terminal Expansion Project to enhance the airport’s capacity and efficiency, while “delivering a stress-free experience for passengers”.

Edmonton International Airport and FORGE Hydrocarbons have signed an MoU to collaboratively advance “a unique and innovative approach” to Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the Edmonton Metro Region.

Delta Sky Club has opened its second lounge at its New York JFK hub. The Club seats more than 250 guests and includes a covered Sky Deck. It is “packed with special details” and “signature hospitality”.

Swedavia is introducing solutions to enhance assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility at Stockholm Arlanda and Göteborg Landvetter, with “digitisation and innovation playing an important role”.

Plaza Premium Lounge has launched its year-long ‘Art and Lounge’ concept at Heathrow Terminal 2 Departures and London Gatwick Airport, “creating a more enriching and memorable journey for travellers.”

FTE Founder & CEO Daniel Coleman shares an update on the unmissable schedule of activities coming up over the next four months to support the industry as it lays the foundations for a brighter future.
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