Category: Travel

Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900s. Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion in a […]

In a fierce response to a major price hike, Dutch airline KLM has condemned Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for its decision to increase airport fees by a staggering 41% starting in 2025. The airline, which is one of the largest operators at Schiphol, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the fee increase, arguing that it would place undue […]

FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” which took place in Long Beach on 28-30 October 2024 – concluded with the FTE Americas Innovate Awards. These landmark awards are truly unique and are the industry’s definitive innovation platform. Airlines and airports competed head-to-head with their peers, shining a light on their latest innovation efforts. There […]

In a major announcement at FTE Global 2024, Brussels Airport has been unveiled as the latest member of BOOST – a groundbreaking initiative to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation. Pictured are: Darin Juby, Head of Transformation, Future Travel Experience; Wopke Dost, Director Open Innovation, nlmtd; and Yorick Buys, Head of […]

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will be deploying Assaia’s ApronAI technology to enhance turnaround management. Assaia has announced at Future Travel Experience Global this week that Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will be deploying the company’s ApronAI technology to enhance turnaround management. Integrated through Saab’s Aerobahn Surface Management Suite, ApronAI will provide LAS with improved […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules for small category VCA (VTOL-capable aircraft). This publication contains requirements for the management of small category VCA, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks. It consolidates the following material: SC VTOL Issue 2, MOC Issue […]

The world’s most pioneering airlines and airports were recognised for their outstanding efforts to transform the passenger experience and define the future of the air transport industry at the Future Travel Experience Global 2024 Awards ceremony, which took place on 29 October in Los Angeles. The outstanding achievements among our FTE Americas Digital Transformation Power […]

Daniel Coleman, Founder & CEO, Future Travel Experience; William Rumsey, Head of Product – Airport & Customer Ops Airline, British Airways; Keith Walters, Group Transformation Lead, International Airlines Group; Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport; and Manuel van Lijf, Director Aviation Innovation, nlmtd. Future Travel Experience (FTE) and nlmtd (Unlimited) are delighted to […]

October 28, 2024 In a landmark development for rail travel between Dublin and Belfast, services will now operate on an hourly basis, effective today. This expansion marks the most significant enhancement of cross-border train services in over 25 years, greatly improving connectivity between these two major cities and reflecting a renewed commitment to public transport […]

Shannon Airport has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. It is the latest in a series of initiatives to make the travel experience at the airport as seamless and inclusive as possible. Shannon Airport has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to support more than half a million people in Ireland living with […]