Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules (EAR) for U-space (Regulation (EU) 2021/664). The EAR for U-space incorporate Regulation (EU) 2021/664, the ‘U-space Regulation’, setting a regulatory framework for the U-space, an airspace defined by certain drone geographical zones, Regulation (EU) 2023/203 on information security, amending the U-space […]

Hamad International Airport has a strong focus on engagement and collaboration for a seamless airport commercial experience. In this interview, ahead of his participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024), Gerald Ong, Strategy and Commercial Development, shares how Hamad International Airport is innovating to enhance CX including a focus on […]

Sunshine Coast Airport is collaborating with Cérge, a locally-based company dedicated to removing barriers for individuals with disability during travel. The aim is to foster inclusivity and enhance CX. Sunshine Coast Airport is collaborating with Cérge, a locally-based company dedicated to removing barriers for individuals with disability during travel. This partnership marks a significant step […]

Emirates has partnered with BLADE and GO7, enabling the airline’s passengers to seamlessly traverse between Dubai and Monaco/Nice, completing their journeys with a single Emirates interline ticket. Emirates has partnered with BLADE and GO7, with the innovative system enabling the airline’s passengers to seamlessly traverse between Dubai and Monaco/Nice, completing their journeys with a single […]

Saudia Group has announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus. The agreement encompasses 105 aircraft, including the A320neo and A321neo, across Saudia and flyadeal. Saudia Group has announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus. The agreement encompasses 105 confirmed aircraft, including the A320neo and A321neo models. These […]

Groupe ADP, Embraer and Eve Air Mobility have signed an MoU focused on innovation and sustainable development, aiming to prepare the future of low-carbon aviation in and around Paris-Le-Bourget Airport. Groupe ADP, Embraer and Eve Air Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on innovation and sustainable development, aiming to prepare the future […]

Lithuanian Airports is making plans for the catering areas in the new departures terminal at Vilnius Airport, which is scheduled to commence operations in February 2025, with over 1,000sqm of commercial space. Lithuanian Airports has announced an international lease tender aimed at attracting a professional catering service operator of various formats to operate at Vilnius […]

Korean Air – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an AI Contact Center platform to improve the customer experience. Korean Air – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) […]

SWISS has introduced a new global travel eSIM service in collaboration with eSIM Go (a Gold Sponsor of FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024), providing convenient connectivity. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has introduced a new global travel eSIM service in collaboration with eSIM Go (a Gold Sponsor of FTE […]

Vanderlande – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has signed contracts to provide end-to-end baggage handling systems for two airports in Vietnam. Vanderlande – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has signed contracts to provide baggage handling systems (BHS) for two airports […]