International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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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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International Airlines Group (IAG) has opened applications for the 2025 IAGi Accelerator Programme. This year’s accelerator is looking for startups specialising in AI, automation, sustainability, and much more.

As part of Delta’s centennial year celebrations, Delta Business has unveiled three new product enhancements to the airline’s business travel program, providing greater flexibility, visibility and support.

Southwest Airlines has expanded its partnership with CellPoint Digital for Getaways by Southwest. The collaboration coincides with the launch of CellPoint Digital’s new cloud-native Payment Orchestration platform.

LEAV Aviation is aiming to take its inflight experience to the next level by partnering with AirFi on portable inflight entertainment, connectivity and onboard retail solutions on its A320-200 aircraft.

British Airways has launched a selection of award-winning English sparkling wines and prestigious Champagnes, available in its First and Club World (Business Class) cabins across all long-haul flights.

Malaysia Airlines has announced an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. The order will enable the airline “to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art tech to customers”.

In part 1 of our comprehensive focus, Vantage Group, Air France-KLM, Threedot, MUC, Oman Air, nlmtd, YVR, Kinetic Consultancy, and more share their insights into the top ancillary & retailing trends in 2025.

Here, we provide an update on FTE’s three Communities, as well as the pioneering FTE Accelerating Collaboration & Engagement (ACE) platform, including Proof of Concepts and exclusive members-only activities.

Air France is reinventing the travel experience with the launch of its most exclusive cabin – La Première. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests will experience an exclusive and personalised CX.

Singapore Airlines is collaborating with Salesforce to co-develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for airlines at the Salesforce AI Research hub in Singapore to further enhance customer experience.

Virgin Atlantic is to partner with Joby Aviation on the launch of an innovative air taxi service in the UK. The partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys from LHR and MAN.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Hopper have begun sales of ANA international tickets using New Distribution Capability (NDC). Hopper will help ANA “continue to enhance travel experiences for customers”.

JetBlue, along with its fuel partners, has marked the first-ever regular supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for commercial air travel in New York at JFK Airport – “an important lever in decarbonising the industry”.

Air New Zealand has launched a new wine label – Thirteen Forty Five – which is now exclusively available in its lounges throughout New Zealand and in Premium Economy cabins on international flights.

KLM is trialling Immfly’s ‘Buy On Board’ service, as it explores digital onboard solutions to further enhance CX. The aim is to offer travellers more personalisation, while also achieving operational efficiencies.

American Airlines is introducing new spring menu options for customers both inflight and in its Admirals Club lounges, along with the option to use AAdvantage miles to purchase food and beverages.
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