Category: Travel

Future Travel Experience (FTE) firmly believes that the best innovation is always collaborative innovation. Our FTE Communities – the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, Baggage Innovation Working Group and World Airport Retailing Working Group – play an important role as catalysts and enablers of industry transformation. In part 2 of our focus on collaborative innovation, we share […]

As we continue in Q2 with strong momentum, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates on our portfolio of events and communities. Each event continues to set the standard as a pivotal forum for innovation in air transport, offering unparalleled insights into the future of the industry and a plethora of networking and business opportunities. […]

Saudia has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion, powered by advanced AI. This is part of a two-year plan to revolutionise the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. Saudia has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI). This development is part of a two-year plan […]

Changi Airports International and Wuxi Airport Group have established a new joint venture company to manage the non-aeronautical business of Wuxi Shuofang International Airport, with plans for an enriched CX. Photo: Wuxi Airport Group Changi Airports International (CAI) and Wuxi Airport Group have established a new joint venture company to manage the non-aeronautical business of […]

Plaza Premium Lounge is presenting two art exhibitions at LHR Terminal 2 and LGW North Terminal, as part of its ‘Art and Lounge’ concept series, adding a “unique cultural dimension to the travel experience”. Plaza Premium Lounge is presenting two new concurrent Spotlight Art exhibitions, Marcia Scott Flow at London Heathrow Terminal 2 and Joe Machine Nature at Gatwick North Terminal, between […]

Wizz Air has launched ‘Wizz Experiences’, a new service for its passengers in partnership with Coras, providing access to over 10 million attraction tickets in one place and a seamless booking experience. Wizz Air has launched ‘Wizz Experiences’, a new service for its passengers in partnership with Coras, the largest online provider of tickets for events […]

COLOGNE, April 29, 2024 — European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Florian Guillermet and EUROCONTROL Director General Raúl Medina signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to reinforce their respective organisations’ shared commitment to building the highest possible levels of safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the European civil aviation sector. EUROCONTROL and EASA have […]

SAS and SkyTeam have signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement, serving as an important step toward SAS’ entry into the global airline alliance from 1 September 2024, with plans for an elevated CX. SAS and SkyTeam have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement, serving as an important step toward SAS’ entry into the global airline alliance. […]

At the epicentre of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024) will be the region’s largest and most respected innovation competition – the FTE Innovate Awards. There are three awards categories: Air France, flydubai, International Airlines Group (IAG), Lufthansa Group, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Vueling Airlines are shortlisted for Most Innovative Airline […]

JetBlue has announced Blueprint by JetBlue, a personalised inflight experience platform designed to provide travellers with more customisation across their journey, beginning with new IFE features. JetBlue has announced Blueprint by JetBlue, a personalised inflight experience platform designed to provide travellers with more customisation across their journey, beginning with new inflight entertainment features. Blueprint by JetBlue […]