Eurowings has entered into a five-year contract with SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags.
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Eurowings has entered into a five-year contract with SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags.
Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design and install a state-of-the-art new baggage system in Terminal 2.
In this video interview, Darin Juby, Head of Baggage Transformation, Future Travel Experience, shares an update on BIWG activities at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023, a POC update, and focus on robotics & automation.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Pangiam are commencing the next-stage trials of Project DARTMOUTH, which is intended to transform airport security screening using AI to enhance inspection of carry-on bags.
Icelandair is implementing electronic bag tags for passengers. The Passenger Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – will provide seamless baggage check-in.
easyJet is offering new luggage collection, delivery, and door-to-door services in collaboration with Airportr – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – initially from LGW and GVA.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5bn Future BNE investment in a better airport experience. Future BNE includes upgrades to the Domestic and International terminals.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group, has purchased 30 new lifting aids as it continues to improve working conditions in the baggage hall.
easyJet has expanded its twilight bag drop service to Glasgow Airport, as part of new customer initiatives “for a quicker and easier journey”. The service is free for travellers on early morning flights.
Icelandair is to launch the Crew Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG. After a successful PoC, it is introducing the innovation to “streamline processes and offer smooth journeys”.
easyJet has expanded its twilight bag drop service to Glasgow Airport, as part of new customer initiatives “for a quicker and easier journey”. The service is free for travellers on early morning flights.
Icelandair is to launch the Crew Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG. After a successful PoC, it is introducing the innovation to “streamline processes and offer smooth journeys”.
Kristen Berndt, Senior Manager, Baggage Strategy & Innovation, United, explains the airline’s key efforts to streamline the passenger experience, better leverage data, and embrace emerging technologies.
Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has partnered with baggage collection service AirPortr for customers travelling from Heathrow Terminal 2.
Melbourne Airport is expanding its International Terminal and installing a new state-of-the-art baggage processing system “to track every bag at every moment of the journey from check-in to the aircraft”.
Alstef Group – a member of the FTE BIWG – has been awarded the contract for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new baggage handling system at Gwalior Airport in India.
Darin Juby, Director Baggage Services, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and Head of Baggage Transformation, Future Travel Experience, provides an update on the FTE BIWG’s latest activities and biggest PoC to-date.
Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport to enhance both operational efficiency and its role as “a future-focused company”.
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