Georg Haraldsson, Chief Information Officer, PLAY, explains how the airline is navigating the tech landscape, its approach to retailing, and the ways in which it is looking to maximise inflight sales opportunities.


Georg Haraldsson, Chief Information Officer, PLAY, explains how the airline is navigating the tech landscape, its approach to retailing, and the ways in which it is looking to maximise inflight sales opportunities.

Sammy Patel, VP Commercial, Vantage Airport Group, discusses commercial trends, technological innovation, and the commercial proposition in Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal.

Vantage Airport Group has celebrated the opening of the brand-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, which is described as “a once-in-a-decade opportunity to transform the guest experience”.

Tiina Tissari, Vice President, Customer Experience and Products, Finnair, shares the airline’s new retail approach, how its digital innovation is providing a seamless passenger experience, and its elevated long-haul concept.

Manish Raniga, CEO of Airline Investments, 777 Partners, shares startup low-cost airline Bonza’s digitally-native and customer-centric strategy, and the innovative tech it will utilise to help transform the passenger experience.

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.
Content plans: Tour on 9th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 10th
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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 – 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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Australia’s first domestic terminal ‘department store’ concept opens at Sydney Airport in mid-2023, spanning 2,270sqm across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

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.

Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge in London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The Blush Lounge is a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group.

Kansai International Airport has inaugurated a new domestic area in Terminal 1 as the first stage of its remodelling works, enhancing the passenger experience with more functional commercial spaces.

Plaza Premium Group has opened a new lounge in London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The Blush Lounge is a new brand developed by Plaza Premium Group.

Kansai International Airport has inaugurated a new domestic area in Terminal 1 as the first stage of its remodelling works, enhancing the passenger experience with more functional commercial spaces.

Three innovative concessions have opened at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with grab-and-go technology, enabling a frictionless shopping experience.

In this exclusive interview with FTE, Robert Carey, President, Wizz Air, discusses how the carrier became the No.1 airline in the world for ancillary revenues.

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.

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