In an industry first, members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club are now able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free.


In an industry first, members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club are now able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free.

Australia’s first domestic terminal ‘department store’ concept opens at Sydney Airport in mid-2023, spanning 2,270sqm across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Air France has unveiled its fully redesigned lounge in Terminal 1 at Munich Airport. The updated 227sqm space is said to offer a “French-style travel experience”.

Jayne Wear, Head of Commercial Products & Transport, shares the transformative approaches Auckland Airport is taking in the development of its new Transport Hub.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Lounge 1, the airside area for passengers travelling to Schengen destinations, is to undergo a passenger-centred transformation from the end of 2022.

Dubai International Airport has introduced a new gaming lounge concept with the opening of Game Space. The aim is to enhance the traveller experience during dwell time at the airport.
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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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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.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport has opened a virtual food hall in T2 – known as a ‘ghost kitchen’ – facilitating contactless ordering of food and beverages.

Sammy Patel, VP Commercial, Vantage Airport Group, discusses commercial trends, technological innovation, and the commercial proposition in LaGuardia’s new Terminal B.

Using the ADL Order Now platform, passengers at Adelaide Airport can now order food and drinks via their personal mobile devices.

Sammy Patel, VP Commercial, Vantage Airport Group, discusses commercial trends, technological innovation, and the commercial proposition in LaGuardia’s new Terminal B.

Using the ADL Order Now platform, passengers at Adelaide Airport can now order food and drinks via their personal mobile devices.

The PROS Platform for Travel will enable Air Europa to deliver value across the entire booking journey and drive ancillary revenue.

Avinor’s EVP Commercial Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen discusses the €830 million retail and F&B tender across Norway’s four biggest airports, and his vision for future proofing airport retail.

FTE highlights some of the most recent examples of experiential airport retail introduced to enrich the in-store airport retail experience.

London Stansted Airport and its retail partners are investing £12 million to improve the customer experience, with a range of new dining and retail outlets.

Groupe ADP has launched a new strategic vision to make its airports multimodal and has unveiled a new retail and hospitality concept.

FTE highlights some of the most recent innovations in the airport F&B and retail space – from 24/7 contactless shopping to immersive experiences.
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