REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Pangiam are commencing the next-stage trials of Project DARTMOUTH, which is intended to transform airport security screening using AI to enhance inspection of carry-on bags.
Eindhoven Airport, in cooperation with Schiphol Airport, is using AI to further improve the aircraft turnaround process and minimise delays. This is part of continuous optimisation of airport processes.
Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s new venture Swifty is an AI assistant that aims to transform business travel booking into a fast, efficient experience. It autonomously manages all steps within the chat interface.
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.
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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.
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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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Emirates is launching a City Check‑in and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or a robotic check-in system, “providing customers with more technology-focused solutions”.
As revealed at the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub event in Amsterdam on 13 March 2023, Royal Schiphol Group is collaborating with Pangiam to test AI-powered technology to screen hand baggage.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been testing autonomous mobility vehicles to explore “how travellers with reduced mobility can find their way independently and safely at the airport”.
The Aviation & Robotics Summit – an interdisciplinary series of workshops, robotics industry site tours, and networking opportunities – will take place in Pittsburgh, 18-20 April.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Heathrow Airport and Mace have employed ‘Dave’, a robotic dog, to improve efficiency and safety on major construction projects.
Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge Innovation Center is partnering with tech startup Ottonomy.IO to trial a fully autonomous robot for contactless delivery of beverages to passengers.
The trial sees six service robots deployed at Belfast International Airport’s Sip & Stone Restaurant and Bar to enhance colleague and customer experience.
Passengers at Rome Fiumicino Airport can scan a QR code to purchase F&B and retail items and get them delivered to their gate by the new robot.
Kansai Airports Kobe has begun a demonstration experiment at Kobe Airport, using remote interactive robots to serve customers and promote airport retail promotions.
The robot will guide travellers to points of interest and will utilise speech recognition and touch interactions to facilitate mobile ordering, display flight details, and more.
QVerse allows users to virtually tour and navigate the check-in area at Hamad International Airport and the cabin interior of Qatar Airways’ aircraft.
The shuttle can carry up to 10 passengers and uses a suite of sensors, including LiDAR, to understand its surroundings and move around safely.
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