Preview some of the solutions you can expect to find in the Future Travel Experience Global 2019 exhibition – from biometrics to inflight entertainment.


Preview some of the solutions you can expect to find in the Future Travel Experience Global 2019 exhibition – from biometrics to inflight entertainment.

Benji Hutchinson, VP Federal Operations, NEC Corporation Advanced Recognition Systems Division, explores how biometrics and AI are transforming travel.

Star Alliance has partnered with NEC to develop biometric technology which will improve the experience for frequent flyer customers of member airlines.

BLR Airport has partnered with Vistara to launch the One-ID biometric platform technology, which was developed by Vision-Box.

NEC Corporation has won a contract from Japan Customs for an electronic customs procedure system utilising face recognition at six major airports in Japan.

Smiths Detection’s Cameron Mann, Global Market Director – Aviation, discusses how Risk Based Screening will take security to the next level.
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: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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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The second phase of the Smart Airport programme will see a major digital transformation of the passenger journey through facial biometric recognition.

The self-service bag drop units reduce passenger check-in times, and are currently in use by a number of airlines at Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5.

FTE spoke to Heikki Koski, Chief Digital Officer at Finavia, to find out more about how the company is investing in the customer experience at Helsinki Airport.

Vancouver International Airport has become the first airport to be updated to meet the new Canadian Government biometric standards.

FTE spoke to Heikki Koski, Chief Digital Officer at Finavia, to find out more about how the company is investing in the customer experience at Helsinki Airport.

Vancouver International Airport has become the first airport to be updated to meet the new Canadian Government biometric standards.

FTE spoke to Simone van Neerven, Head of Innovation, Vueling, who highlighted how her team is tackling operational challenges by introducing innovative solutions.

The trial is part of the first phase of the Seamless Flow programme, which aims to enable seamless travel using facial recognition technology.

FTE explores a selection of the top technologies and trends for 2019, including biometrics, blockchain, robotics, AI, voice technology, AR, VR and more.

FTE met with Ioannis Metsovitis, VP Operations, Hamad International Airport, as the airport prepares to showcase Doha at the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

The 90-day pilot, involving American Airlines, LAX, U.S. CBP and Gemalto, will assess the effectiveness of facial recognition technology at the boarding gate.

Delta Air Lines, U.S. CBP, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the TSA have collaborated to make the biometric terminal a reality.
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