Three cutting-edge aircraft boarding gates have been unveiled at LAX, equipped with laser-based docking systems and free WiFi for passengers.
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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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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Find out more >>Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport’s T5 can relax in a new pop-up park, which includes grass, hedges and plants, a dedicated menu and views of the airfield.
London Heathrow turned the Games Terminal into the airport’s very own Olympic Park, complete with plants, park benches, trees and model stags, to give London 2012 athletes a memorable farewell.
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport has unveiled the new Terminal 3, which includes facilities for self-boarding and self-bag tagging.
Amadeus has released the ‘Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem’ report, which gives insight into the future impact of new technology and the importance of collaboration.
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport has unveiled the new Terminal 3, which includes facilities for self-boarding and self-bag tagging.
Amadeus has released the ‘Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem’ report, which gives insight into the future impact of new technology and the importance of collaboration.
Passengers travelling from San Diego Airport can now explore shopping and dining options, as well as other on-site services, before arriving at the airport.
With the Olympics fast approaching, Heathrow is planning a number of special measures, including a temporary terminal, offsite check-in, bag drop and volunteers.
Aéroports de Paris and Air France have launched the joint ‘Hub 2012’ project to improve the level of service offered to passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Self-service kiosks and bag drop stations will significantly reduce the check-in time at the new ‘Airport of the Future’ at Los Angeles International Airport.

The latest stage of the refurbishment of The Wing – Cathay Pacific’s flagship airport lounge – has been completed at Hong Kong International Airport.
Qatar Airways has opened a brand new First and Business Class Premium Lounge at Heathrow Airport – the carrier’s first Premium Lounge outside of its Doha hub.
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