Air France to launch free ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity

Air France is to upgrade its onboard WiFi service with ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity on all aircraft. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Air France is revolutionising its onboard WiFi service. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll-out an ultra-high-speed […]

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Vision-Box transforming Indonesia’s airports with biometric roll-out

Vision-Box – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 – is transforming Indonesia’s busiest airports with a comprehensive biometric roll-out. Vision-Box, an Amadeus Company, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Immigration – Republic of Indonesia and Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa, has announced the successful implementation of over 150 biometric […]

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Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs launch AI-enabled startup Odysee

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have launched AI-enabled startup Odysee through their innovation partnership. Hear more from Alaska Airlines at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in LA, 28-30 October 2024. Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs last year formed a partnership designed to solve business challenges through innovation. They have now announced their first new […]

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Riyadh Air and FLYR partner to deliver “truly personalised CX”

Riyadh Air is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR to deliver “a truly personalised and seamless travel experience”. Hear more from Riyadh Air at FTE Global in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR. Through this partnership Riyadh Air will become the […]

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A message from Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry

Dear industry colleague, I am pleased to personally invite you to join us at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Global, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Los Angeles on 28-30 October. This year’s event promises an incredible lineup, bringing together airports, airlines, ground handlers, vendors, and government representatives to explore […]

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ADR Innovation Hub and Lufthansa Innovation Hub partner

Aeroporti di Roma’s (ADR) Innovation Hub and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub are partnering to accelerate innovation. Hear more from ADR at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024 and from Lufthansa at FTE Global 2024. ADR Innovation Hub, the startup accelerator at Rome Fiumicino Airport, has signed, through Aeroporti di Roma’s corporate venture capital fund ADR Ventures, […]

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5 unmissable FTE Global 2024 conference highlights

FTE Global takes place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 and will be packed with inspirational content. Key sessions will focus on Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics & Digital Identity, Private Networks, Accessibility and much more. In this deep-dive article, the likes of Pittsburgh International Airport, United Airlines, Miami International Airport, Alaska […]

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Shortlists announced for FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024

The shortlists for the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024 have been unveiled ahead of the presentation ceremony at the free-to-attend FTE APEX Asia Expo, which will take place in Singapore on 19-20 November. Read our full awards preview in which we highlight how these 20 pioneering airlines and airports from across Asia-Pacific are pushing the boundaries of innovation, […]

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Hawaiian Airlines offering Starlink connectivity across Airbus fleet

Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian, […]

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Macau Airport welcomes opening of Plaza Premium First lounge

Macau International Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium First lounge. The lounge concept is designed to transform and elevate the travel experience with personalised hospitality. Macau International Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium First lounge. Plaza Premium First Macau is located near Departure Gate 10/10A and spans […]

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