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Lufthansa will introduce security fast lanes for high-value customers and also expand the ‘meet and assist’ arrivals service at Munich and Frankfurt airports.
FTE spoke to IATA’s Paul Behan about the forthcoming Smart Security trials at Schiphol and Heathrow, the latest Fast Travel plans and a permanent bag tag standard.
FTE and Capgemini have joined forces to launch a project aimed at improving the passenger experience through collaboration – sign-up now to play your part.
Content plans: Exploring new trends & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Tour on 11th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 12th
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Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit – 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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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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Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>London Heathrow is trialling an innovative form of 3D technology at the entrance to security to help passengers prepare for the security process.
The TSA is opening its PreCheck programme to all US citizens, having previously offered it only to those who are members of trusted traveller programmes.
Eleven more UK airports are to adopt full body security scanners, but passengers will be able to opt for a hand-search if they don’t wish to use them.
The TSA has announced the expansion of its PreCheck expedited screening programme to customers of Southwest Airlines, which becomes the eighth US carrier to join the programme.
FTE reports on Schiphol’s plans to revolutionise airport security, the Qatar Airways end-to-end passenger experience and plans for a Checkpoint of the Future standard.
FTE attended the IATA World Passenger Symposium, where distribution, the customer experience and the Checkpoint of the Future were on the agenda.
US-based company Qylur Security Systems has launched a self-service airport security solution, which it says has the potential to replace the existing security search process.

A new TSA security checkpoint featuring ambient lighting, stylish decor, wall art, and relaxing music has been implemented at DFW International Airport.
FTE attended the World Routes Strategy Summit in Las Vegas where IATA, ACI and the US Travel Association discussed the challenges facing airport security.
Jacksonville International Airport is the latest US airport to offer the TSA’s PreCheck programme, which enables faster processing through the security checkpoint.
Members of the CLEAR programme, which allows passengers to bypass security queues, can now use dedicated lanes at San Jose International Airport.
A new digital service launched by Hamburg Airport allows passengers to view real-time data on waiting times at the security search zone via its website or app.
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