Passengers can now pay for their tickets, seat selection, travel insurance and other ancillary purchases using Apple Pay and Android Pay.


Passengers can now pay for their tickets, seat selection, travel insurance and other ancillary purchases using Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Passengers flying on domestic services with Delta Air Lines can now be checked in automatically via the carrier’s iOS and Android apps.

Stuart Rattray, GM Technology, outlines how Sydney Airport is embracing open data and biometrics to improve the passenger experience and optimise efficiency.

İGA, the contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, is investing in baggage tracking, bag drop, e-gates and an advanced mobile app.

Singapore Airlines’ customers can book Grab rides via the carrier’s app in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Travellers flying from Heathrow Airport can now use the app to pre-order F&B, before collecting their order from a dedicated point within the terminal.
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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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Passengers will be able to purchase products from multiple airport retailers and collect all of their items from a single collection point at the airport.

easyJet has partnered with GetYourGuide to offer passengers access to tours and activities across Europe, and create a new ancillary revenue stream.

The maps feature all of the airport’s facilities, including gates, check-in counters, retailers and other locations of interest across T1 and T2.
Qatar Airways has achieved compliance with IATA Resolution 753 at Hamad International Airport more than a year ahead of the deadline.

The maps feature all of the airport’s facilities, including gates, check-in counters, retailers and other locations of interest across T1 and T2.
Qatar Airways has achieved compliance with IATA Resolution 753 at Hamad International Airport more than a year ahead of the deadline.

Strata Club members will receive personalised information, services and retail offers when they are travelling through Auckland Airport.

From a personalised IFEC platform and a reconfigurable cabin to virtual reality retail, FTE explores eight solutions that can enhance today’s passenger experience.

Following the 10-week accelerator programme, IAG has shared the benefits of working with Esplorio, Undagrid, Warwick Analytics, Resolver and Vchain.

The self-service kiosks and app are part of CBSA’s strategy to eliminate the paper declaration cards distributed to passengers on board aircraft.

Jet Airways has partnered with ride hailing app Uber to offer passengers the option of booking an Uber via the airline’s app.

From high fidelity maps and queue jump apps, to biometric single tokens and bag drop collaborations, FTE analyses 20 solutions that can improve the passenger experience.
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