REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Sun Group partners with SITA to develop a next-gen, self-service Phu Quoc International Airport, featuring automated check-in, bag drop, boarding, and biometric systems, setting a model for Vietnam’s future airport growth.
Hawaiian Airlines is introducing self-service bag tag kiosks and enhanced digital check-in at Hawaii, U.S. and select international airports, designed to reduce lobby wait times, streamline bag drop, and improve the passenger journey.
American Airlines is expanding digital self-service options for checked baggage, enabling prepayment at booking, automated refunds and faster bag drop via kiosks to streamline the airport journey.
Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport has introduced a fully automated immigration system in its new terminal, in partnership with SITA, setting a new benchmark for fast, secure, and seamless border crossings.
Melbourne Airport is to install more than 70 next-generation Amadeus Seamless Bag Drop S7 Air and S7 Air Hybrid units as part of its drive to provide a seamless experience for travellers, with increased accessibility.
Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new cutting-edge check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.
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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: 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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In this interview, Sunil Ankalgi, Regional Director, Sales & Account Management, Airports & Border Authorities APAC, shares how Amadeus’ systems manage passenger information throughout the entire journey.
Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service as a further development of HKIA’s Flight Token smart technology for “an even more efficient departure experience”.
The new JFK Terminal 6, opening in 2026, is to be equipped with Materna IPS hybrid self-service bag drop equipment. The biometric-enabled equipment is part of a digital-first approach to elevate CX.
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.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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The new JFK Terminal 6, opening in 2026, is to be equipped with Materna IPS hybrid self-service bag drop equipment. The biometric-enabled equipment is part of a digital-first approach to elevate CX.
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.
Hamilton International Airport in Ontario is introducing SITA’s passenger solutions for faster check-in and boarding. This is part of the airport’s commitment to providing passengers with a seamless CX.
Pegasus Airlines is establishing a Technology Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley to secure its digitalisation journey. The focus is on AI, mobile capabilities, self-service, and other cutting-edge tech.
Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5bn Future BNE investment in a better airport experience. Future BNE includes upgrades to the Domestic and International terminals.
Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Security Officer, explains how Munich Airport is approaching digitalisation of the passenger journey and the innovative technologies being explored.
Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to enhance the overall passenger experience.
Air France-KLM Group is continuing to digitalise the passenger experience at its key hubs, including CDG and AMS, with new self-service kiosks delivering enhanced functionalities such as contactless payments.
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