New Kyra Lounge opens at Hong Kong International Airport

A new Kyra Lounge has opened at HKIA. The joint venture by Airport Dimensions, SSP, and Travel Food Services aims to redefine airport hospitality, offering a luxurious and tranquil retreat for travellers. A new Kyra Lounge has opened at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The joint venture by Airport Dimensions, SSP, and Travel Food Services […]

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Alaska Airlines launches new summer F&B menu

Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new seasonal First Class menu and all-cabin premium beverage line-up. The chef-curated First Class summer menu is carefully crafted with seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavours. Photo: Joe Nicholson Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new seasonal First Class menu and all-cabin premium beverage line-up. The chef-curated First Class summer menu is […]

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airBaltic launches new mobile app to improve travel experience

airBaltic has launched its newly-developed mobile app, which is tailored to enhance the travel experience for members of its airBaltic Club loyalty program, making it smoother and more convenient. airBaltic has launched its newly-developed mobile app, tailored to enhance the travel experience for members of its airBaltic Club loyalty program. The new app is now available for download […]

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport introduces BER Biometrics

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is offering passengers an additional digital service: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial recognition. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is offering passengers an additional digital service: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial […]

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Schiphol testing ‘super battery’ in step towards energy storage

Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is taking a major step towards energy storage and the further electrification of ground equipment by trialling an Iron Flow Battery. Photo: Roger Cremers Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is taking a major […]

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MUC, Lufthansa and Miles & More form unique partnership

Heiko Reitz, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa; Johann-Philipp Bruns, Managing Director, Miles & More GmbH; and Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer, Munich Airport. Photo: Munich Airport Munich Airport and Lufthansa have launched a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation between an airport, an airline and a loyalty program offers travellers and visitors […]

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EASA updates Safety Information Bulletin on global navigation satellite system outages and alterations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on ‘‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Outages and Alterations Leading to Communication / Navigation / Surveillance Degradation’’. The second revision of this SIB was published to warn operators about interference with navigation systems caused by spoofing and jamming of signals, particularly […]

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Schiphol, Avinor, Incheon and nlmtd discuss new BOOST initiative

Royal Schiphol Group, Avinor, Incheon International Airport Corporation and innovation consultancy firm nlmtd, officially unveiled a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation at the recent co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events. The BOOST initiative has been developed in partnership with Future Travel Experience (FTE) […]

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United Airlines now texting live radar maps and using AI to keep travellers informed during weather delays

As part of efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is using AI tools to send travellers information about their trip. As part of efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, […]

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Introducing the rebranded FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group

As part of Future Travel Experience’s commitment to the continuous growth of the FTE World Airport Retailing Working Group, we are thrilled to announce its rebranding to the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group. This new identity reflects our broadened focus and commitment to inclusivity, now extending our platform to all relevant industry stakeholders, […]

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