REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
In a series of interviews, we explore the innovations shaping the future of airport operations and customer experience, from smarter baggage handling to seamless biometric integration, robotics and autonomous vehicles, and much more.
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.
American Airlines is enhancing its digital platform with real-time delay and cancellation explanations, giving passengers greater transparency, control and access to self-service tools during travel disruption.
In this deep-dive focus, we explore how 4 airlines – Air France, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic – are focusing on taking personalisation to the next level in a way that is intuitive, contextual and seamless.
In this deep-dive article, Munich Airport and Lufthansa discuss their collaboration on a Proof of Concept exploring how robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles could transform aircraft turnaround processes at a major hub.
Sydney Airport has partnered with WeKnow to launch a premium taxi and Uber booking platform at T1 International. The integrated digital and kiosk service enables passengers to pre-book and pre-pay for onward travel.
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.
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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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Virgin Atlantic has launched a new mobile app that centralises bookings, boarding, real-time notifications and AI-powered support, helping travellers manage every step of their journey while tracking Flying Club rewards.
American Airlines is expanding digital self-service options for checked baggage, enabling prepayment at booking, automated refunds and faster bag drop via kiosks to streamline the airport journey.
Melbourne Airport has deployed the Veovo Intelligent Airport Platform to unify operational data, improve coordination and decision-making, and provide a scalable foundation for managing growing passenger volumes.
Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.
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
Melbourne Airport has deployed the Veovo Intelligent Airport Platform to unify operational data, improve coordination and decision-making, and provide a scalable foundation for managing growing passenger volumes.
Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.
The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next-generation biometric system to speed up international arrivals for a more efficient, secure travel experience.
Vantage Group, Iberia, Threedot, MUC, Icelandair, LHR, LOT Polish Airlines, AMS, Kinetic Consultancy, FRA and KEF share their insights into the key trends and technologies that will shape ancillary & retailing strategies in 2026 and beyond.
Riyadh Air and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a digitally native travel and payments ecosystem, spanning consumer rewards, premium airport experiences and next-gen payment innovation.
Frankfurt Airport has become the first in the world to trial Auracast broadcast audio, streaming gate announcements directly to passengers’ hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones via Bluetooth.
American Airlines is empowering customers with new app enhancements to improve disruption management, providing real-time information, personalised options and greater control when plans change.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected Boldyn Networks to design, build and manage seamless, next-generation 5G connectivity, supporting streaming, video calls, digital wayfinding, and real-time flight updates.
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