From embedded bag tags and smart glasses, to mood measuring digital screens and new bag drop solutions, FTE takes a closer look at some of today’s eye-catching solutions.


From embedded bag tags and smart glasses, to mood measuring digital screens and new bag drop solutions, FTE takes a closer look at some of today’s eye-catching solutions.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs outline how the LCC plans to enhance the passenger experience over the next 12 month.
A select group of frequent flyers will take part in the trial, which involves KLM using instant messaging service WhatsApp for service provision.
US and Canadian travellers arriving in Miami can now use the Mobile Passport app to complete their customs declaration using their smartphone or tablet.

Facebook’s Head of Travel explains how airlines and airports can exploit the opportunities presented by mobile technology, apps and social media.

A report released by SITA highlights how passengers, airlines and airports are planning to make use of mobile technology over the next three years.
Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>Content plans: Tour on 11th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 12th
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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: 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
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, and the brand-new FTE Smart Ramp & Baggage Innovation Summit – 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: 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
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
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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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Find out more >>Data collecting sensors, which track passengers via their electronic devices, have been installed in the new Connector facility to help optimise processing.

BT roundtable explores how new technology, ‘coopetition’ and the so-called ‘3Us’ can help to optimise the end-to-end passenger experience.

Customers can now use the NFC and scanning functions to automatically enter their credit card details when booking a flight via the Vueling app.

Royal Jordanian has launched a new app as part of its efforts to leverage mobile technology to simplify and streamline the travel experience for its customers.

Customers can now use the NFC and scanning functions to automatically enter their credit card details when booking a flight via the Vueling app.

Royal Jordanian has launched a new app as part of its efforts to leverage mobile technology to simplify and streamline the travel experience for its customers.

Following a six-month transition period, the new system allows Dragonair to offer online and mobile check-in services from all destinations.

The tracking function provides real-time information on the aircraft route, speed, type, altitude, distance travelled and total distance to the destination for all flights.

Sydney Airport’s team of ‘Airport Ambassadors’ will now carry iPad Minis, so they can provide passengers with real-time information on the go.

The new app is available on iPhone and Android devices and includes a flight tracker, plus information on airport retail, parking and ground transportation.

Emirates has released its long-awaited app for iPhone, which includes Passbook integration, real-time updates and flight booking functionality.

Ryanair has partnered with big data specialist Boxever to create a predictive marketing platform that will deliver personalised messages and offers to its customers.
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