Category: Travel

United has become the first airline to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for use at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. SAF producer Neste will provide up to one million gallons of SAF in 2024. United has become the first airline to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for use at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). SAF producer Neste […]

Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the latest version of FlightPath3D’s junior-sized 3D Flight Tracker, as it aims to inspire the next generation of travellers with a fun and engaging onboard CX. Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the latest version of FlightPath3D’s junior-sized 3D Flight Tracker, as it aims to inspire the […]

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bringing the thrill of the Olympic Games to travellers this summer. As Paris welcomes athletes and fans for one of the world’s largest sporting events, the airport has launched its first-ever DXB Games. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bringing the thrill of the Olympic Games to travellers this summer. As […]

The new JFK Terminal 6, opening in 2026, is to be equipped with Materna IPS hybrid self-service bag drop equipment. The biometric-enabled equipment is part of a digital-first approach to elevate CX JFK Millennium Partners – the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate the new […]

Passport-less immigration clearance for travellers is being progressively rolled out at Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024. Passport-less immigration clearance for travellers is being progressively rolled out at Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore […]

Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has started the second phase trial of electric self-driving buses together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services. Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has started the second phase trial of electric […]

Finnair and Travelport have announced an enhanced long-term relationship with a multi-source content agreement that includes both New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and traditional content. Finnair and Travelport have announced an enhanced long-term relationship with a multi-source content agreement that includes both New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and traditional content. The agreement confirms that Travelport’s […]

Etihad Airways has equipped 10 Airbus A320 aircraft that recently joined its fleet with AirFi’s wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) platform and has gone live with complimentary streaming IFE for passengers. Etihad Airways has equipped 10 Airbus A320 aircraft that recently joined its fleet with AirFi’s wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) platform. The aircraft, operating from Etihad’s […]

SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is to install state-of-the-art passenger verification and check-in solutions, including common-use self-service bag drops, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. SITA is also an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024, and a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia […]

Data is critical to the aviation industry and the Internet of Things (IoT) plays an important role in collecting that data, helping to optimise operations, enhance efficiency and take customer experiences to the next level. Indeed, IoT is one of the three key themes of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub in 2024, alongside […]