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Dubai International has installed the world’s first interactive virtual assistant, enabling passengers to request answers to their specific travel and security questions.
Houston Airport System has installed a Bluetooth-based queue measurement system, so that passengers can check security checkpoint waiting times online.
Branded Departure Gate Lounges, ‘Time to Gate’ informative monitors and Virtual Assistants can now be found at Athens International Airport.
FTE caught up with Scott Stanley, Gatwick Airport’s COO, and Dean Oughton, Assistant Director, Border Force Gatwick, at the airport’s FTE Award celebration.
Toronto Pearson International Airport will install an innovative Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based passenger tracking system to monitor and reduce queuing times across the airport.
Glasgow Airport has introduced six automated boarding pass scanners in the security hall to reduce wait times at the security checkpoint.
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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
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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: 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 9th SITA Airport IT Trends Survey has found that airports are increasingly turning to mobile apps, social media and geolocation services to improve the passenger experience.
Milan Malpensa Airport has implemented Italy’s first Bluetooth queue measurement system to help manage queues and improve passenger processing.
On the eve of the London 2012 Olympic Games, FTE provides a round-up of what London’s airports are doing to provide a memorable passenger experience.
Passengers flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can now make use of the biometric-based CLEARcard, which is designed to speed-up the security screening process.
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On the eve of the London 2012 Olympic Games, FTE provides a round-up of what London’s airports are doing to provide a memorable passenger experience.
Passengers flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can now make use of the biometric-based CLEARcard, which is designed to speed-up the security screening process.
American Airlines premium passengers flying from Miami International Airport can now enjoy a personalised and expedited check-in and security service.
Boston Logan International has become the latest airport to deploy a virtual assistant to assist passengers through the security screening process.
Frequent flyers with Alaska Airlines can now enjoy expedited security screening at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, thanks to the adoption of the TSA’s PreCheck programme.
A Bluetooth-based queue measurement system, developed by SITA and Bluelon, will be adopted by the TSA as part of a $48 million improvement programme.
With the Olympics fast approaching, Heathrow is planning a number of special measures, including a temporary terminal, offsite check-in, bag drop and volunteers.
China Airlines has introduced SkyPriority as part of the SkyTeam alliance’s roll-out of the service, which includes priority check-in, bag drop and boarding.
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