Category: Travel

Aurrigo – a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE Global, LA, 28-30 October 2024, and a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has successfully trialled autonomous technology at Stuttgart Airport. Photo: Leif Piechowski Aurrigo – a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE Global, LA, 28-30 October 2024, and a Partner of the FTE […]

Drones provide unique aerial perspectives on many situations. There are increasing reports of people flying drones illegally at major events such as sporting events, music festivals, cultural gatherings and even state occasions. These violations have the potential to cause significant safety risks for people on the ground and other aviation operating in the area. With […]

Qatar Airways has unveiled the new, ultra-modern ‘Qsuite Next Gen’. The airline’s aim with the new Qsuite is to redefine luxury and innovation, while further elevating the business class experience. Qatar Airways has unveiled the new, ultra-modern ‘Qsuite Next Gen’. The airline’s aim with the new Qsuite is to redefine luxury and innovation, while further […]

Heathrow Airport has awarded a five-year contract extension to SITA – an exhibitor at FTE Global, LA, 28-30 October, and a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November. Heathrow Airport has awarded a five-year contract extension to SITA – an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024, and a […]

Riga Airport now offers a new service – Meet & Greet, which allows passengers, accompanied by airport staff, to conveniently get to their required airport location for “a positive passenger experience”. Riga Airport now offers a new service – Meet & Greet, which allows passengers, accompanied by airport staff, to quickly and conveniently get to their required […]

Wizz Air has launched a new voice solution for its virtual customer service assistant, Amelia. In the event of a significant delay or cancellation, travellers will now receive an automated telephone call. Wizz Air has launched a new voice solution for its virtual customer service assistant, Amelia. In the event of a significant delay or […]

Emirates has opened its first-ever lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The lounge is designed “to deliver an industry-leading experience and signature hospitality”. Emirates has opened its first-ever lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The AED 20 million (US$5.4 million), 900sqm lounge is located in the airport’s […]

Fraport has equipped nine additional security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport with modern CT technology, as well as an innovative lane concept in Departures B-West of Terminal 1 for an enhanced CX. Fraport has equipped nine additional security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport with modern CT technology, as well as an innovative lane concept in Departures B-West […]

Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – will continue to test autonomous mobility vehicles supplied by WHILL – an exhibitor at FTE Global, taking place in LA on 28-30 October. After a successful trial period in 2023, Schiphol – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub […]

Southwest – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – and Archer Aviation have signed an MoU to develop plans for electric air taxi networks utilising eVTOL aircraft at California airports. Southwest Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – and Archer Aviation have signed a Memorandum […]