Aruba Airport will be the test-bed for the forward-thinking ‘Happy Flow’ pilot, in which biometrics will be used as the main passenger token at all touch-points.
Aruba Airport will be the test-bed for the forward-thinking ‘Happy Flow’ pilot, in which biometrics will be used as the main passenger token at all touch-points.
In response to the upcoming removal of TSA staff from airport exit points, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has gained approval to install automated exit lane technology.
Members of the CLEAR programme, which allows passengers to bypass security queues, can now use dedicated lanes at San Jose International Airport.
Last week we began our countdown of FTE Asia’s 10 trends. Here are five more concepts changing the passenger experience, and not in the ways you might expect.

Following the groundbreaking FTE Asia 2013 conference, we take a look at the top 10 concepts, technologies and trends that are transforming the passenger experience as we know it.
US citizens deplaning at Chicago O’Hare International will be able to save on queue times with automated customs kiosks
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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
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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.
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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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Find out more >>San Antonio Airport is set to become the sixth US airport to install CLEAR kiosks to streamline the security process.
Gatwick Airport has launched its new state-of-the-art South Terminal Security product, which allows for all passengers to be processed in under five minutes.
As the Near Field Communication (NFC) revolution moves ever closer, Air Canada and SAS share their views on how it will impact the future travel process.
As the threat risk to aviation evolves, so does the argument in favour of pre-screening passengers before they arrive at a Port of Entry.
As the Near Field Communication (NFC) revolution moves ever closer, Air Canada and SAS share their views on how it will impact the future travel process.
As the threat risk to aviation evolves, so does the argument in favour of pre-screening passengers before they arrive at a Port of Entry.
Virgin Blue has unveiled a new premium kerbside entrance and premium kerbside valet service at Sydney Airport to offer passengers a seamless airport experience.
The U.S. Travel Association has called for the creation of a widespread trusted traveller programme to expedite security screening.
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