REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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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Ethiopian Airlines and SITA have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop innovative solutions that strengthen the airline’s operations and enhance the passenger experience.
FTE Global, renowned as the “CES of Aviation”, took place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025 where it was, once again, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. Take a look at our round-up of the key highlights.
Winners of the FTE Americas Innovate Awards – the industry’s definitive innovation competition for the region – were announced at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Long Beach, California, on 11 September 2025.
Future Travel Experience (FTE) has announced that its flagship event, FTE Global, will relocate to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026 for a landmark edition marking the event’s 20th anniversary.
International Airlines Group, Airport Authority Hong Kong, All Nippon Airways, Schiphol, United, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport were recognised in the FTE Global 2025 Awards ceremony.
Air France has inaugurated a new travel cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft, with customers experiencing new, lighter and more comfortable seats, a free high-speed WiFi connection and a bright, elegant cabin.
Qantas has announced an order for an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, including the introduction of lie-flat Business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time, as it further enhances CX.
Alaska Airlines is set to launch Starlink connectivity in 2026, with ultra-fast speeds and dramatically lower latency – unlocking seamless access to live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming.
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
SWISS has unveiled the ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’, expanding its First Class offering. The SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single, self-contained space – “a personal loft above the clouds”.
Malaysia Airlines has signed a new partnership with Amadeus, which sees the airline deploy Amadeus Travel Ready. The solution digitalises and verifies travel documents at every stage of the journey, boosting efficiency.
Riyadh Air has signed two strategic partnerships with Saudi Coffee Company and Milaf Global Food Company, as part of its efforts to elevate the guest experience with genuine cultural touches.
Iberia continues to enhance its onboard dining experience. After revamping its long-haul menus, the airline is now updating its pre-order service available on all short and medium-haul flights.
Ahead of their participation at FTE Global 2025, Aena, Alaska Airlines, Vienna Airport, Gerald R. Ford Airport Authority, and Synaptic Aviation share their ‘Pilot Stories’ and the secrets to a successful innovation strategy.
MWAA, United, Publicis Sapient and Nagarro discuss how they are leveraging agentic AI – systems capable of autonomously taking actions in complex environments – to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
United Airlines has announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available on 130,000+ seatback screens and in its app, as it aims to set “a new standard for a premium inflight experience”.
Delta Air Lines is delivering a seamless travel experience – on the ground and up in the air – through government partnerships and cutting-edge tech, to make travel “smoother, smarter and more efficient”.
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