REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Condor has partnered with Airportr to launch a door-to-flight baggage service at Frankfurt Airport, enabling passengers to check-in luggage from home or a hotel and enjoy a more seamless airport experience.
Ahead of his participation at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2026, Brian Horgan, Transformation Lead, discusses how Aer Lingus is enhancing ramp and baggage operations through digital transformation, real-time data, and a focus on empowering frontline teams.
On 16 March 2026, members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in London for a Heathrow-hosted FTE Communities Live Day, featuring inspiration-filled sessions, and much more.
On 9-11 February 2026, the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group gathered in Orlando for three days of inspiration-filled sessions, collaborative discussions, valuable networking, and exclusive tours, hosted by Orlando International Airport.
Sunshine Coast Airport has launched a cutting-edge outbound baggage facility as part of its $170m terminal transformation. The new system enhances baggage handling capacity, security, and operational efficiency.
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: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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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In this video interview at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Bernadette Berger, Director of Innovation, shares how Alaska Airlines is leveraging AI, digital and automation to revolutionise ramp operations, and much more.
United Airlines has announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection initiative – International Remote Baggage Screening – in partnership with Sydney Airport, BagCheck and Brock Solutions.
Journey Robotics has been selected for International Airlines Group’s IAGi Accelerator Program. A 12-week program will validate Journey Robotics’ autonomous baggage handling system.
Employees in Schiphol’s baggage halls can now use a lifting aid wherever they are working, with the airport installing lifting aids at all 385 workstations as it rapidly adopts advanced technologies.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Journey Robotics has been selected for International Airlines Group’s IAGi Accelerator Program. A 12-week program will validate Journey Robotics’ autonomous baggage handling system.
Employees in Schiphol’s baggage halls can now use a lifting aid wherever they are working, with the airport installing lifting aids at all 385 workstations as it rapidly adopts advanced technologies.
JetBlue is boosting the baggage experience with a new app offering real-time status updates, plus the option to securely share Apple AirTag or Find My accessory locations placed inside checked luggage.
In this video interview, Andy Miller, Head of Baggage, discusses Heathrow’s current baggage POC, the newly launched BOOST White Paper that introduces a collective vision to transform baggage handling, and much more.
Lufthansa is expanding its innovative baggage collection and check-in service for passengers in cooperation with technology partner Airportr. Passengers can have their bags collected from their home or hotel.
At the recent co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events, AMS, Avinor, BRU, LHR, and ICN launched a new BOOST White Paper with a collective vision to transform baggage handling into a model of innovation.
Journey Robotics is Emerging Technology Showcase Sponsor of the FTE World Innovation Summit. In this interview, its CEO Reeg Allen discusses transforming baggage handling through robotics and automation.
American Airlines is partnering with U.S. CBP, Brock Solutions, BagCheck and Sydney Airport on a ground-breaking program to pilot International Remote Baggage Screening for a reimagined customer experience.
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