Delta, Pittsburgh International Airport, Lufthansa, Fraport, United, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and NEC were recognised in FTE Global 2023 Awards ceremony, which took place on 19 September in Los Angeles.

Content plans: Enhancing Hub operations through airport/home carrier collaboration – learnings and idea sharing, bag imaging for border processing. Also live-streamed for those members unable to attend in-person.
Find out more >>Content plans: “An A-Z on commercial planning for new & redeveloped airport facilities”. The team from the new Terminal A at Newark Airport (MUC International, Portland Design, Grimshaw & Moment Factory) will help instigate group-wide discussions on best practices by giving a 360-degree view on implementing the vision, and the decision-making and lessons learned along the way. Also live-streamed for those members unable to attend in-person.
Find out more >>A balanced perspective on the issues of security and privacy, and how biometrics identify travellers on the move, enabling greater throughput and better passenger experience, while respecting the traveller’s privacy.
Find out more >>Content plans: Bag tracking, autonomous, automation. Also live-streamed for those members unable to attend in-person.
Find out more >>Content plans: Year in review, PoC summary, and plans for 2024.
Find out more >>Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) update, New Member presentations, Peak Holiday Lessons Learned
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) update, Sustainability, Tagging and Tracking and new member presentation.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Progressive digital retailing strategies from around the world
Find out more >>Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) update, baggage tracking advancements, and new member presentation.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Fraport presentation, autonomous operations, and sustainability.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Pittsburgh International Airport presentation, Autonomous operations & Robotics POC updates.
Find out more >>Content plans: Dublin Airport presentation & POC updates, Innovation for delivering successful summer
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovations in Dublin and discussion around progressive new business models.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, offsite baggage processing, new innovation.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI use cases in baggage, new innovation & new member presentation.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Enhancing Hub operations through airport/home carrier collaboration – learnings and idea sharing, Innovation in bag imaging for border processing
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Bag tracking, autonomous, automation
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Year in review, PoC summary, and plans for 2025
Find out more >>Delta, Pittsburgh International Airport, Lufthansa, Fraport, United, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and NEC were recognised in FTE Global 2023 Awards ceremony, which took place on 19 September in Los Angeles.
Vietnam Airlines has signed a two-year deal with AirFi to equip 37 of its Airbus A321s with wireless IFE and enable in-seat ordering for passengers, harmonising the passenger experience across its aircraft.
SWISS has completed the cabin layout for its A350-900s, which will be added to the fleet from 2025. This includes a larger Premium Economy Class and “a totally new and unparalleled air travel experience”.
Renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, the exhibition at FTE Global – taking place in Los Angeles on 19-21 September 2023 – will be our biggest and best-ever, with over 100 exhibitors and sponsors confirmed.
British Airways has announced a partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, including bespoke dementia training for customer-facing staff. This is part of BA’s “commitment to make travel accessible for everyone”.
Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat Inc to outfit its new Boeing 737-8 fleet with a wireless IFE system. It will also introduce high-quality connectivity to deliver “exceptional onboard experiences”.
The winners of the FTE Airline and Airport Pioneer Awards 2023 will be announced at a special presentation ceremony during FTE Global, taking place in Los Angeles on 19-21 September.
International Airlines Group and Microsoft have signed the largest co-funded purchase agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel emissions reductions globally, where both parties are funding part of the cost.
Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty programme by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024. Partnering with IAG Loyalty to adopt Avios will enable members to receive extra rewards.
Lufthansa is enhancing its onboard offering with an expanded inflight service that will offer more choice, more entertainment and more sustainability in the future, as part of ongoing CX innovation efforts.
Cathay Pacific is introducing a contemporary range of plant-based dishes developed in collaboration with Hong Kong-based plant-forward restaurant, VEDA by Ovolo. The aim is to “bring memorable experiences”.
FTE is delighted to announce that Star Alliance has signed up as a Strategic Partner of FTE Global 2023 (19-21 September, Los Angeles) and a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 (8-9 November, Singapore).
In this interview, Michelle Buckley, Managing Director, Customer Engagement, Southwest, explains the airline’s customer-centric approach to successfully managing disruption and looks ahead to FTE Global.
Icelandair is to launch the Crew Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG. After a successful PoC, it is introducing the innovation to “streamline processes and offer smooth journeys”.
Emirates has unveiled a collection of Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class, in keeping with its “commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience onboard”.
British Airways is showcasing seven stand-up comedy gigs from the Edinburgh Fringe festival throughout August. Spafax has enabled the carrier to showcase the content on its inflight entertainment system.
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