The second phase of the FTE APEX Business Model Transformation Think Tank was presented last week during FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021.


The second phase of the FTE APEX Business Model Transformation Think Tank was presented last week during FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021.

FTE highlights the cutting-edge innovations that will be on display at FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021 – from touchless tech and digital health passports to AI, IoT solutions and new IFEC tools.

Submit your ideas to help us redefine key areas of the end-to-end travel experience, and drive the industry’s business transformation forward.

The key recommendations from the FTE APEX Business Model Transformation Think Tank were unveiled during this week’s Virtual Expo.

Korean Air has launched a new service on its app which sends out push notifications to inform passengers when their baggage is safely loaded.

The service, delivered with Marriott, is available to Polaris customers flying between New York/Newark and London Heathrow airports.
Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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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.
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: 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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BAGTAG has announced the development of the world’s first multi-solution EBT (Electronic Bag Tag) platform, BAGTAG BRIDGE, in partnership with One Bag Tag.

Michael Ibbitson, Dubai Airports’ EVP, Technology and Infrastructure, discusses beacons, robotics, biometrics and the airport of the future.

Sicco Santema, Coordinator of the PASSME project, explains why changes to baggage, boarding and passenger devices can help to create an expedited experience.

Alaska Airlines has become just the second North American carrier to achieve Fast Travel Platinum status, which recognises airlines’ self-service efforts.

Sicco Santema, Coordinator of the PASSME project, explains why changes to baggage, boarding and passenger devices can help to create an expedited experience.

Alaska Airlines has become just the second North American carrier to achieve Fast Travel Platinum status, which recognises airlines’ self-service efforts.

Finnish airport operator Finavia has introduced self-service bag drop at Turku Airport, following recent implementations at Helsinki and Oulu airports.

British Airways passengers arriving at London City Airport from Edinburgh and Glasgow can make use of the Carousel Collection and onward delivery services.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has launched a new Privilege Pass, which offers unlimited priority boarding and free large cabin bags for a one-off annual fee.
In the latest stage of its customer service improvement push, Ryanair will for the first time let passengers bring a second small carry-on bag onboard.

Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has introduced a check-in facility in a Sharjah city mall, enabling passengers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass before going to the airport.
This week in London, FTE’s Assistant Editor, Amy Hanna, met one-to-one with Ryanair’s eclectic CEO Michael O’Leary, who outlined how he intends to eradicate checked bags, when he plans to introduce Wi-Fi onboard Ryanair flights and why he refuses to embrace mobile technology.
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