Etihad unveils luxury new amenities for travellers in all cabins

Etihad has launched a new collection of amenity kits and loungewear in partnership with Italian design house Giorgio Armani and luxury wellbeing brand ESPA, as well as a range of complimentary tote bags. Etihad Airways has launched a new collection of amenity kits and loungewear created in partnership with Italian design house Giorgio Armani and […]

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Qantas unveils A220 cabin, WiFi rollout and investment in digital

Qantas has revealed what customers can expect from its A220s when the new aircraft start flying in March 2024, as well as the acceleration of WiFi rollout and a major investment in digital experience. The Qantas Group has revealed what customers can expect from its Airbus A220s when the new aircraft start flying commercially in […]

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Schiphol, ADR, IndiGo & GMR on power of collaborative innovation

Future Travel Experience (FTE) firmly believes that the best innovation is always collaborative innovation. Our FTE Communities – the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) and World Airport Retailing Working Group – play an important role as catalysts and enablers of industry transformation. In part 1 of our focus on collaborative […]

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EASA publishes final report on the industrialisation of initial trajectory information sharing (AF6)

In February 2021, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2021/116 on the establishment of the Common Project One (CP1), supporting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) Master Plan. Altogether, 6 ATM functionalities (AFs) requiring synchronised deployment were defined. Five of these ATM Functionalities were assessed as being ready for implementation, however, for […]

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BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines

BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines in a big step towards increased adoption of electronic bag tags. BAGTAG is a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) and Alaska Airlines is a Partner of the BIWG. BAGTAG’s first airline-branded web-shop is now live with Alaska Airlines. The BAGTAG e-Commerce […]

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Singapore Airlines opens new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport

Singapore Airlines ¬– a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has opened a new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport for Business Class and qualifying frequent travellers. Singapore Airlines ­– a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – has opened a […]

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Changi Airports International to manage Cam Ranh Airport T2

Changi Airports International has signed an agreement to manage Terminal 2 at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Airport. Changi Airport Group is a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024. Changi Airports International (CAI) has signed an agreement to manage Terminal 2 at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR). Changi Airport Group is […]

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Saudia announces new seats for B787 and retrofit of A330 & B777

Saudia has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace as part of its commitment to elevating CX and advancing operational capabilities, including newly designed seats in the airline’s upcoming 787 fleet. Saudia has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace as part of its commitment to elevating the customer experience and advancing operational capabilities. Under the agreement, […]

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SIN, DFW, MIA, MUC and AUS discuss robotics and automation

Robotics technologies and automation have the potential to deliver a range of benefits that significantly enhance operational efficiencies, improve the passenger experience, and deliver on the promise of transformed travel. In part 2 of our extensive focus on robotics and automation – ahead of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit taking place in Pittsburgh on 14-16 […]

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