REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
The FTE Global 2026 agenda features meetings of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. Attendees will participate in exclusive tours, dynamic sessions, and more.
All Nippon Airways and avatarin are expanding remote passenger support across regional airports using ‘newme’ robots operated from Kansai International Airport, combining human expertise and digital technology.
London Gatwick has partnered with Stanley Robotics to launch the UK’s first robotic airport parking service, combining automation and convenience to streamline the passenger journey while supporting efficient parking.
AI, robotics and automation are reshaping the baggage journey. In this interview, Allen Yuarata, Director, Terminal | Baggage & Groundside Services, Vancouver Airport Authority, shares his vision for scaling baggage innovation.
International Airlines Group is investing in wearable robotics company Verve Motion to trial aviation-specific exosuits for baggage handlers, aiming to improve worker safety, operational resilience and ground handling.
Brisbane Airport has become Australia’s first major airport to trial autonomous robot mowers, boosting airside efficiency while cutting emissions, diesel use and maintenance costs through smart automation.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Ground Service and GMO AI & Robotics are trialling humanoid robots for airport ground handling, combining AI and human-like adaptability to reduce workloads, and enhance operational efficiency.
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.
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.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.
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.
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, FTE spotlights female leaders from Schiphol Group, Star Alliance, CLT, Aeroporti di Roma, Vancouver Airport Authority, RAVE Aerospace, DEN, KLM, Fraport, Anuvu, and AirFi.
Our comprehensive focus on the key baggage trends set to shape the industry in 2026 and beyond features compelling insights from FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) Captains and a wide selection of BIWG Partners.
FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2026 and beyond, including agentic AI, robotics and automation, biometrics and digital identity, personalisation, immersive technologies, sustainability, and more.
With the end of 2025 fast approaching, here Future Travel Experience highlights some of our most popular original content from each of the last 12 months – from robotics and AI to inflight innovation, and much more.
Schiphol, KLM and NEURA Robotics have collaborated on ARC (Autonomous Robot for GPU Connection). This pioneering project aims to make aviation more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof.
In this video interview, Daan Boot, Strategy & Innovation Advisor, discusses how Royal Schiphol Group is leveraging technology, cross-industry collaboration and more to drive autonomous Smart Ramp innovation.
Halifax International Airport Authority, in partnership with Halifax-based startup Maritime Robotics, has launched two custom-built passenger experience robots at Halifax Stanfield to support a seamless journey.
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