Tampa International Airport is set to introduce CLEAR+ Lanes and automated eGates across all four airside terminals, using biometric identity verification to create a faster, more seamless and predictable security screening experience.


Tampa International Airport is set to introduce CLEAR+ Lanes and automated eGates across all four airside terminals, using biometric identity verification to create a faster, more seamless and predictable security screening experience.

Changi Airport and SATS have launched autonomous wheelchair deployment to enhance accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility, using automation to provide greater independence.

Ahead of FTE Global 2026, Southwest Airlines, nlmtd, Airbus and Synaptic Aviation explore the technologies, lessons learned and collaborative approaches that are shaping the next generation of aircraft turnaround operations.

AI, robotics and automation are reshaping the baggage journey. In this interview, Allen Yuarata, Director, Terminal | Baggage & Groundside Services, Vancouver Airport Authority, shares his vision for scaling baggage innovation.

Brisbane Airport has become Australia’s first major airport to trial autonomous robot mowers, boosting airside efficiency while cutting emissions, diesel use and maintenance costs through smart automation.

In this video interview at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026, Vera Jakobsen, Vice President Digital, Munich Airport, shares insights into autonomous operations, AI enablement, airport operations orchestration, and much more.

Perth Airport has selected DXC Technology as Master Systems Integrator for its new terminal development, laying the digital foundations for a connected, efficient and seamless passenger experience.

San Francisco International Airport has approved Waymo to launch its fully autonomous ride service, offering passengers a safe, sustainable, and innovative transport option as part of a groundbreaking pilot.

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.

Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors for airside operations, following nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, enhancing productivity, safety and reliability.

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.

Changi Airport has deployed its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors for airside operations, following nearly a year of rigorous trials covering more than 5,000 test trips, enhancing productivity, safety and reliability.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and 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.

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.

In this interview, ahead of his participation at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Tom Kikuchi, Head of Innovation, shares All Nippon Airways’ vision for autonomous vehicles connected harmoniously with people, and much more.

In this video interview, Daan Boot, Strategy & Innovation Advisor, discusses how Royal Schiphol Group is leveraging technology, cross-industry collaboration and more to drive autonomous Smart Ramp innovation.

Perth Airport has launched a project to introduce 95 additional self-service check-in kiosks in Terminal 1. This will also convert a number of the traditional check-in counters into 38 new automated bag drops.
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