In a special interview, Kerem Kızıltunç, PhD, CIO of Turkish Airlines, who also oversees Turkish Technology, details a strategy that includes fintech, AI, biometrics, and an all-encompassing digital experience.


In a special interview, Kerem Kızıltunç, PhD, CIO of Turkish Airlines, who also oversees Turkish Technology, details a strategy that includes fintech, AI, biometrics, and an all-encompassing digital experience.

Caribbean low-cost airline Arajet has integrated Immfly’s advanced digital solution to elevate inflight services and enhance passenger satisfaction across its extensive network in the Americas region.

In this deep-dive article, Miami International Airport, Southwest Airlines, Vienna Airport, United Airlines and Aeroporti di Roma share their insights into the latest developments and trends in the realm of IoT.

SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is to install state-of-the-art passenger verification and check-in solutions, including common-use self-service bag drops, at PVG.

Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security to introduce a biometric Smart Travel project at Zayed International Airport.

In this video interview, Branchspace CEO Ursula Silling and Head of Consulting Radu Iliescu share their perspectives on key retailing trends and how airlines are adapting to them, as well as personalisation and UX optimisation.
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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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Wizz Air has launched a new voice solution for its virtual customer service assistant, Amelia. In the event of a significant delay or cancellation, travellers will now receive an automated telephone call.

As part of efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is using AI tools to send travellers information about their trip.

In this video interview, Charlotte Posada-Kandel, Manager Ancillary Products, SunExpress, shares the airline’s ‘360+5’ journey towards offering a more tailored, customer-centric product proposition.

SEA Milan Airports has implemented the Pocket Flights next-generation flight information solution from AirportLabs at both Malpensa and Linate airports, as part of its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tech.

In this video interview, Charlotte Posada-Kandel, Manager Ancillary Products, SunExpress, shares the airline’s ‘360+5’ journey towards offering a more tailored, customer-centric product proposition.

SEA Milan Airports has implemented the Pocket Flights next-generation flight information solution from AirportLabs at both Malpensa and Linate airports, as part of its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tech.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, has partnered with CellPoint Digital to implement its Payment Orchestration solution. The digitally-native airline will launch commercial operations in 2025.

Aeroporti di Roma – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has launched a new ‘Digiport’ platform, including a WhatsApp chatbot and a ‘Smart Boarding’ process powered by AI.

In this interview, ahead of her participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Ursula Silling, CEO, Branchspace, discusses dynamic retailing and cutting-edge digital experiences.

TAV Technologies – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has begun supporting digital transformation efforts at Santiago Airport in Chile and at five airports in Panama.

SITA – an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024 – has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the airline’s digital network infrastructure, enhancing automation.

Travel paytech company Swiipr – a Platinum Sponsor of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – has secured £6 million in Series A funding, led by Octopus Ventures.
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