United Airlines has expanded digital meal pre-ordering to United Economy, allowing travellers to select fresh meals via the airline’s website and mobile app, enhancing CX and minimising food waste.


United Airlines has expanded digital meal pre-ordering to United Economy, allowing travellers to select fresh meals via the airline’s website and mobile app, enhancing CX and minimising food waste.

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the full rollout of its innovative digital Concierge, which leverages cutting-edge AI technology to create a seamless, personalised experience with an intelligent, always-on travel companion.

United Airlines has launched new app features designed to save customers time and improve the overall travel experience, including ‘Virtual Gate’, an upgraded mobile bag tracking feature, and more.

At the recent APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Jan Takacs, Head of Design & UX, AirAsia MOVE, delivered an insightful keynote on how AirAsia’s new travel platform is fundamentally reshaping the online travel agent (OTA) space.

SITA, working with easyJet, has launched a new ‘Agent App’ as part of efforts to reimagine how airports can serve passengers. The mobile tool allows ground crew to assist travellers anywhere in the terminal.

In this interview, ahead of his participation at APEX FTE Asia Expo, Jan Takacs, Head of Design & UX, AirAsia MOVE, shares how the company is driving innovation, personalisation, and a seamless experience at every touchpoint.
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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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Delta Air Lines has released its 7.5 app update, empowering travellers with greater flexibility, enhanced visibility, and new self-service features designed to simplify every step of the travel journey and enhance CX.

airBaltic has launched its newly-developed mobile app, which is tailored to enhance the travel experience for members of its airBaltic Club loyalty program, making it smoother and more convenient.

Delta Air Lines’ Fly Delta App is getting a major upgrade. Fly Delta 6.0 includes new and updated features, functionality and experiences designed to reimagine how customers can engage with the airline.

British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) – has launched a £7 billion transformation plan.

Delta Air Lines’ Fly Delta App is getting a major upgrade. Fly Delta 6.0 includes new and updated features, functionality and experiences designed to reimagine how customers can engage with the airline.

British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE BIWG) – has launched a £7 billion transformation plan.

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore – has unveiled the new Changi App, taking “seamless travel to the next level with more personalised services”.

Porter Airlines is launching a mobile app to enhance the travel experience. The app increases self-service options, giving passengers more control of their journey with easy access to key functionalities.

Air Canada has announced products and services designed to add convenience to its onboard experience. These include expanded inflight F&B, family-friendly IFE options, and advances to the Air Canada App.

United Airlines has announced a new app feature that aims to save customers time and reduce stress if travel plans get disrupted. The new self-service tool automatically presents personalised information.

Passengers flying through Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) now have a new way of experiencing the airport with the launch of ‘BLR Pulse’ – a personalised digital travel buddy.

Alaska Airlines is investing $2.5 billion in improvements to enhance the airport experience within its hubs and focus cities, with new technology and what it describes as “a reimagined, more seamless travel experience”.
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