FTE explores the new passenger-focused guidelines from ACI EUROPE, which provides a practical tool to help airports improve their passenger experience.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
FTE explores the new passenger-focused guidelines from ACI EUROPE, which provides a practical tool to help airports improve their passenger experience.
Star Alliance’s Justin Erbacci on how 23 airlines have worked together and overcome challenges to create a seamless passenger experience at Heathrow Terminal 2.
United Airlines has opened its new concourse at Boston Logan International Airport, which includes self-tagging kiosks, self-boarding gates and a customer service centre.
The world’s largest dedicated terminal for low-cost carriers, klia2, will open for operations on 2 May, before AirAsia’s self-service offer goes live from 9 May.
United Airlines’ premium passengers will have the choice of two high-end lounges in the new Terminal 2, which will open for operations on 4 June.
FTE met the Chief Development Officer of Istanbul New Airport, who revealed what the passenger experience will be like at the largest airport in the world.
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 – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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
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: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & 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.
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As US airports try to cope with huge air travel demand this Thanksgiving, two reports warn that capacity constraints will damage the passenger experience at almost all major US airports within a decade.
Scientifically engineered, around the clock sleeping suites have been introduced at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The high-tech Minute Suites are part of DFW’s $2.3 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program to redefine the global gateway as the ultimate in first class.
Southwest Airlines has unveiled plans for a new $156 million terminal at Houston Hobby International Airport.
ADAC’s innovative approach to enhancing the travel experience has seen the installation of 10 sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Southwest Airlines has unveiled plans for a new $156 million terminal at Houston Hobby International Airport.
ADAC’s innovative approach to enhancing the travel experience has seen the installation of 10 sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Three cutting-edge aircraft boarding gates have been unveiled at LAX, equipped with laser-based docking systems and free WiFi for passengers.
Passengers at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport’s Terminal 3 have a taste of Xi’anese culture before they have even left arrivals. The creation of a ‘sense of place’ is one of a number of innovations to enhance the airport experience for the traveller and increase passenger spend.
Finavia has opened a new Design Gallery at Helsinki Airport, where passengers can enjoy an interactive exhibition and views of the sunset while they wait for their flight.
Virgin Atlantic’s new Clubhouse Lounge at Newark Liberty Airport is inspired by downtown New York and features a cocktail bar, brasserie and movie screening room.
A new Heineken Airport Lounge has opened at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3, offering live sports, complimentary Wi-Fi and power points to charge mobile phones and laptops.
Passengers arriving at Wellington Airport are in for a surprise following the installation of a 13-metre long Gollum sculpture in the ‘Middle of Middle-earth’ terminal.
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