Air France to launch free ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity

Air France is to upgrade its onboard WiFi service with ultra-high-speed Starlink connectivity on all aircraft. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Air France is revolutionising its onboard WiFi service. From 2025 onwards, the airline will progressively roll-out an ultra-high-speed […]

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Vision-Box transforming Indonesia’s airports with biometric roll-out

Vision-Box – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 – is transforming Indonesia’s busiest airports with a comprehensive biometric roll-out. Vision-Box, an Amadeus Company, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Immigration – Republic of Indonesia and Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa, has announced the successful implementation of over 150 biometric […]

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Riyadh Air and FLYR partner to deliver “truly personalised CX”

Riyadh Air is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR to deliver “a truly personalised and seamless travel experience”. Hear more from Riyadh Air at FTE Global in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, is entering a strategic partnership with FLYR. Through this partnership Riyadh Air will become the […]

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A message from Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry

Dear industry colleague, I am pleased to personally invite you to join us at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Global, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Los Angeles on 28-30 October. This year’s event promises an incredible lineup, bringing together airports, airlines, ground handlers, vendors, and government representatives to explore […]

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5 unmissable FTE Global 2024 conference highlights

FTE Global takes place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 and will be packed with inspirational content. Key sessions will focus on Robotics & Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics & Digital Identity, Private Networks, Accessibility and much more. In this deep-dive article, the likes of Pittsburgh International Airport, United Airlines, Miami International Airport, Alaska […]

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Shortlists announced for FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024

The shortlists for the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024 have been unveiled ahead of the presentation ceremony at the free-to-attend FTE APEX Asia Expo, which will take place in Singapore on 19-20 November. Read our full awards preview in which we highlight how these 20 pioneering airlines and airports from across Asia-Pacific are pushing the boundaries of innovation, […]

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Hawaiian Airlines offering Starlink connectivity across Airbus fleet

Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian Airlines is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency WiFi free of charge to customers onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental US, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian, […]

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Macau Airport welcomes opening of Plaza Premium First lounge

Macau International Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium First lounge. The lounge concept is designed to transform and elevate the travel experience with personalised hospitality. Macau International Airport has welcomed the opening of a new Plaza Premium First lounge. Plaza Premium First Macau is located near Departure Gate 10/10A and spans […]

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Chicago Midway Airport opens first premium lounge

Chicago Midway International Airport has opened ‘The Club MDW’ – its first-ever premium lounge. The Club MDW is designed to offer travellers a relaxing, comfortable environment with enhanced amenities. Chicago Midway International Airport has opened ‘The Club MDW’ – its first-ever premium lounge. Located near Gate B1 in the recently renovated Central Market, The Club […]

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Pegasus launches AI-powered multi-lingual announcements

Pegasus Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has introduced AI-generated multilingual announcements. Hear more from Pegasus at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024. Pegasus Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated pilot announcements in Spanish, […]

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