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.

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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 â co-located to deliver the regionâs 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 âCES of Aviationâ 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 â uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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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 â unlocking seamless access to live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming.

SWISS has unveiled the âSWISS First Grand Suiteâ, expanding its First Class offering. The SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single, self-contained space â âa personal loft above the cloudsâ.

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.

Delta Air Lines is delivering a seamless travel experience â on the ground and up in the air â through government partnerships and cutting-edge tech, to make travel âsmoother, smarter and more efficientâ.

WestJet and RBC have announced the launch of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business, Canadaâs first business travel credit card, which ârewards business spending but also enhances the travel experienceâ.

Find out more about the shortlisted airlines, airports, vendors and startups pitching in the FTE Americas Innovate Awards, which will be at the epicentre of FTE Global in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025.

Renowned as the âCES of Aviationâ, the exhibition at FTE Global 2025 will be packed with the most innovative solutions, products and services to enhance end-to-end CX, business performance and sustainability.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected a record 29 startups to join the 2025 IAGi Accelerator. These companies will collaborate with IAGâs airlines on solutions capable of scaling across the aviation industry.

Riyadh Air has signed a global distribution agreement with Amadeus. This will provide Riyadh Air access to one of the largest global networks of travel sellers for modern, flexible, and customer-centric retailing.

Aer Lingus has unveiled a major refresh of its mobile app, as part of an extensive upgrade programme designed to transform the digital travel experience and become a leader in customer-centric travel innovation.

Qantas has collaborated with Australian brand July to launch next-gen trackable luggage through Appleâs Find My network or Googleâs Find Hub. This is part of the airlineâs efforts to enhance the digital travel experience.

JetBlue has announced the launch of TrueBlue Travel â its reimagined consumer travel booking platform, which is described as a major step forward in the airlineâs âmission to make loyalty more meaningfulâ.

Iberia has launched a new tech-focused subsidiary. Iberia Tech consolidates a new strategic pillar for Iberia Group in the field of digital transformation and is responsible for providing cutting-edge tech solutions.

Korean Air is introducing Premium Class on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet, with completely redesigned cabins, bringing them in line with the airlineâs latest aircraft interiors and onboard technology.
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