Startup SkyBuys allows passengers at Sydney Airport to pre-order goods, save items to a wish list, monitor deals, and receive their ordered items at the airport.


Startup SkyBuys allows passengers at Sydney Airport to pre-order goods, save items to a wish list, monitor deals, and receive their ordered items at the airport.

The four startups will now exhibit in the Startup Showcase, hosted in partnership with JetBlue Technology Ventures, at FTE Asia EXPO in Singapore.

Bernard Siew, Vice President, Innovation Lab, Changi Airport Group discusses the Living Lab Programme and engaging with startups.

FTE speaks to Melanie Ryan Meador, President & CEO, Redeam, the winner of the Future Travel Experience Global 2018 Startup Competition.

The top four startups will be invited to exhibit and pitch at FTE Asia EXPO 2018 (13-14 November, Singapore). Deadline for entries: 19 October 2018.

Vantage joins the likes of JetBlue Technology Ventures, Gatwick Airport, WOW air, Hamad International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport as a Corporate Partner.
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Five companies have been welcomed into the airport’s innovation lab: Baggage Nanny, FreedomPark, ParkConnect, TravelCar and VARK.

Lufthansa Group is leading the way as the first non-Asian airline group to expand its digital transformation efforts into the region.

LuckyTrip enables travellers to find a unique trip tailored to their needs with just one tap, applying filters to fit their preferences.

JetBlue Technology Ventures’ Bonny Simi and Cockpit Innovation’s Henry Chen Weinstein discuss the vital role that startups can play in helping airlines and their partners realise the full potential of digital transformation.

LuckyTrip enables travellers to find a unique trip tailored to their needs with just one tap, applying filters to fit their preferences.

JetBlue Technology Ventures’ Bonny Simi and Cockpit Innovation’s Henry Chen Weinstein discuss the vital role that startups can play in helping airlines and their partners realise the full potential of digital transformation.

The trial will allow passengers travelling to and from Sydney Airport to search and purchase duty free inventory in-app throughout their journey.

Four months after the launch of Manchester Airports Group’s new tech and e-commerce business, MAG-O, FTE caught up with MD Nolan Hough to learn about his grand plans.

Munich Airport’s new future-focused project, LabCampus, will foster cooperation between companies and industries by bringing together leading experts, global companies and startups.

The car rental scheme allows people to rent out their vehicles to others while they are away travelling. Owners of larger cars can expect to earn up to ÂŁ160 per week.

Gatwick Airport’s Cathal Corcoran and Abhi Chacko reveal how the airport is using machine learning, IoT and other technologies to improve OTD.

Gatwick Airport is now a Corporate Partner of the FTE Startup Hub, joining JetBlue Technology Ventures as a member of the pioneering initiative.
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