Ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Max Tremaine, Co-founder & CEO, shares how Sherpa is transforming travel documentation from an operational cost centre into a revenue-generating ancillary product.


Ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Max Tremaine, Co-founder & CEO, shares how Sherpa is transforming travel documentation from an operational cost centre into a revenue-generating ancillary product.

In this interview, Jim Hetzel, Vice President, Product Innovation and Strategy, shares how TWAI simplifies complex distribution by unifying EDIFACT, NDC, Offers & Orders, and payments into one connected platform.

In this interview, Takashi Nomura, Director of Global Aviation, shares how NEC Corporation – a Silver Sponsor of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025 – is leveraging AI, video analytics, and biometric authentication to transform travel.

Lufthansa Group has launched a new ‘Culinary Journey’ that makes it even easier for customers travelling with Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines to pre-order their favourite meals and snacks.

SITA, working with easyJet, has launched a new ‘Agent App’ as part of efforts to reimagine how airports can serve passengers. The mobile tool allows ground crew to assist travellers anywhere in the terminal.

In this interview, ahead of his participation at APEX FTE Asia Expo, Jan Takacs, Head of Design & UX, AirAsia MOVE, shares how the company is driving innovation, personalisation, and a seamless experience at every touchpoint.
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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 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: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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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: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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In this interview, ahead of his participation at APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Hercules Lai, Manager, Future Travel Experience, Airport Authority Hong Kong, discusses Flight Token and a truly seamless biometric journey.

Southwest Airlines is partnering with Volantio to leverage the company’s Re-Commerce Platform to enhance flexibility and choice for travellers, further strengthening the airline’s customer-centric innovation.

Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has introduced a new biometric arrivals system with SITA and U.S. CBP, cutting queues and transforming passenger processing with faster, more secure entry.

In this interview, Nicholas Donovan, Head of Aviation Services, shares how Melbourne Airport is on a journey to transform efficiency and create more seamless customer experiences through technology and digital advancements.

Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has introduced a new biometric arrivals system with SITA and U.S. CBP, cutting queues and transforming passenger processing with faster, more secure entry.

In this interview, Nicholas Donovan, Head of Aviation Services, shares how Melbourne Airport is on a journey to transform efficiency and create more seamless customer experiences through technology and digital advancements.

Spirit Airlines is partnering with TravelX to integrate the RmX platform. This collaboration will enhance seat allocation, personalised offers, and post-booking monetisation, boosting revenue and flexibility for Spirit Airlines.

Taiwan’s Kaohsiung International Airport is partnering with SITA to deploy next-gen passenger processing systems that make check-in faster, boarding more efficient, and airport operations more resilient.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced the implementation of ‘neoAI Chat’ – a generative AI platform developed by neoAI Corporation. It is being deployed across ANA Group to enhance operational efficiency and CX.

American Airlines has announced a suite of digital innovations designed to deliver a more seamless, personalised travel experience, spanning the entire customer journey – from trip planning to onboard comfort.

Geneva Airport is stepping up its digital transformation to make journeys smoother and operations smarter. The airport is introducing a modern Airport Operations System developed by SITA.

In this video interview, Synect CEO Yahav Ran and Head of Strategic Engagement Montee Fiely share how smarter signage and content-first strategies can transform the passenger journey, deliver measurable ROI, and more.
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