The winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2026 will be announced during an awards ceremony on 10 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.

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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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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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The winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2026 will be announced during an awards ceremony on 10 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.

Virgin Atlantic begins rolling out Starlink WiFi, offering free high-speed connectivity on A350s from May, enabling passengers to stream, work, and stay connected, with full fleet coverage expected by 2027.

Launceston Airport is transforming its terminal with a $12 million expansion and gate upgrades, boosting passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and capacity while showcasing Tasmania’s unique character and local identity.

American Airlines has celebrated the opening of its newly transformed Terminal 8 at JFK, featuring 60+ dining and retail options, The Boroughs Food Hall, expanded lounges, and upgraded facilities to enhance CX.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.

Brisbane Airport is transforming its International Terminal with 13 new food & beverage outlets, expanded retail, and a new Dining Precinct, blending local flavours and global favourites for a more engaging CX.

Southwest Airlines teams up with Siete Foods to bring Mini Grain Free Mexican Wedding Cookies to Extra Leg Room passengers, offering a tasty, gluten-free, dairy-free snack and enhancing the onboard experience.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have transitioned to a shared passenger service system, unifying bookings, apps, loyalty programmes, and airport check-in to deliver a seamless, self-service-enabled CX.
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