In this deep-dive article, Munich Airport and Lufthansa discuss their collaboration on a Proof of Concept exploring how robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles could transform aircraft turnaround processes at a major hub.


In this deep-dive article, Munich Airport and Lufthansa discuss their collaboration on a Proof of Concept exploring how robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles could transform aircraft turnaround processes at a major hub.

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new mobile app that centralises bookings, boarding, real-time notifications and AI-powered support, helping travellers manage every step of their journey while tracking Flying Club rewards.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.

Heathrow has selected the AIRHART platform as its new digital backbone, advancing a platform-first strategy to orchestrate operations, enable predictive AI and modernise core systems across the airport.

APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing will include exciting new features for the 2026 edition, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June co-located with APEX FTE EMEA, including a dedicated Marketplace and a new Agentic AI Day.

Our comprehensive focus on the key baggage trends set to shape the industry in 2026 and beyond features compelling insights from FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) Captains and a wide selection of BIWG Partners.
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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Fraport and the German Federal Police have started deploying innovative AI-powered software at Frankfurt Airport. The technology automatically detects items that aren’t allowed in carry-on luggage.

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.

Heathrow has announced plans to invest £1.3 billion in infrastructure in 2026, enhancing CX and operational efficiency. Plans include a revamp of Terminal 4, a new dedicated baggage system for Terminal 2, and much more.

With the end of 2025 fast approaching, here Future Travel Experience highlights some of our most popular original content from each of the last 12 months – from robotics and AI to inflight innovation, and much more.

Heathrow has announced plans to invest £1.3 billion in infrastructure in 2026, enhancing CX and operational efficiency. Plans include a revamp of Terminal 4, a new dedicated baggage system for Terminal 2, and much more.

With the end of 2025 fast approaching, here Future Travel Experience highlights some of our most popular original content from each of the last 12 months – from robotics and AI to inflight innovation, and much more.

Riyadh Air and Huawei are partnering to deliver seamless, data-driven and engaging travel experiences. The focus is on next-gen digital solutions in marketing, loyalty, cloud and AI to shape the future of travel.

Aeroporti di Roma has kicked-off the fourth edition of the Call4Startups at the Innovation Hub of Fiumicino Airport, as part of the ‘Runway to the Future’ acceleration programme, with a focus on AI, robotics, automation, and more.

Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline. The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise.

YVR is deploying Deep Turnaround in partnership with Schiphol Group’s Aviation Solutions. Deep Turnaround is an AI-powered technology platform designed to enhance the efficiency of aircraft turnaround operations.

In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Bob Kwik, Worldwide Head of Airports and Ground Transportation, shares how AWS is at the forefront of innovating with transformational AI and GenAI technologies.

In this interview, Sunil Ankalgi, Regional Director, Sales & Account Management, Airports & Border Authorities APAC, shares how Amadeus’ systems manage passenger information throughout the entire journey.
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