Category: Travel

International Airlines Group (IAG) – a Headline Partner of FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024 – has a track record of driving innovation in our industry, such as performing the first live trials of autonomous baggage dollies at Heathrow and more. Central to this is Hangar 51 – IAG’s innovation team, which […]

IndiGo has selected portable inflight entertainment (IFE) provider AirFi to embark on a three-month trial of wireless, streaming IFE as part of the airline’s “journey of continuous digitisation”. IndiGo has selected portable inflight entertainment (IFE) provider AirFi to embark on a three-month trial of wireless, streaming inflight entertainment. The solution has been activated onboard flights […]

Keflavik Airport has awarded SSP Group a contract to open two new Point convenience stores, a Snæland Deli delicatessen and 17 high-tech vending machines in seven spaces at the airport. Keflavik Airport has awarded SSP Group a contract to open two new Point convenience stores, a Snæland Deli delicatessen and 17 high-tech vending machines in seven spaces at the airport. […]

Denver International Airport (DEN) has announced the opening of Elway’s Taproom & Grill, Tacos Tequila Whiskey, and Peet’s Coffee as part of a new Marketplace in Concourse A. These three businesses are the first to open in the Concourse A-West expansion area, near gate A20, since it opened to the public in November 2022. Denver […]

PLAY Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership with airline technology provider GO7, with the aim to enhance CX and global connectivity, while making travel more seamless for passengers. PLAY Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership with GO7 to broaden its route offerings across its key regions – Iceland, Europe and North America – via […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the final report and a standalone executive summary of the Machine Learning Application Approval (MLEAP) project. The report was developed by the project consortium consisting of Airbus protect, LNE (Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais), and Numalis, following a 2-year Research Project funded by Horizon Europe. […]

Alaska Airlines is elevating its premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals inflight in the Main Cabin. Fuelled by its pre-order program, the airline’s inflight menu offers a plethora of choices. Photo: Ingrid Barrentine, Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is elevating its premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals inflight in the […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines, URW Airports, and Holt Construction, have begun the transformational commercial redevelopment at JFK’s Terminal 8. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, and Holt Construction, have begun the transformational commercial redevelopment […]

The co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 11-13 June 2024, will feature an outstanding exhibition of established global industry providers and our largest-ever showcase of startups. The exhibition will provide a concentrated showcase of the latest products, services and solutions to help redefine the end-to-end passenger experience, optimise operational efficiency & […]

Aeroporti di Roma – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has inaugurated the ‘Newton Room Rome’ at Fiumicino Airport. The experiential classroom is dedicated to STEM disciplines. Aeroporti di Roma – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has inaugurated the ‘Newton Room Rome’ at […]