Category: Travel

Manchester Airport (MAN) has installed a one-of-a-kind baggage system from Vanderlande in Terminal 2. Both MAN and Vanderlande are Airport Lab Network Partners of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. Manchester Airport – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG) – has installed a new baggage system in Terminal 2 as […]

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the cabin aims to set a new standard for comfort and privacy. Cathay Pacific has fully unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the new Premium Economy […]

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on civil aviation following the spike in military exchanges between Iran and Israel on April 13-14, 2024.All affected airspaces (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran) were closed by the relevant airspace owners […]

BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors. BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner […]

A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been completed at Bristol Airport – the first trial of its kind at a major UK airport. A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport […]

Riyadh’s new King Salman International Airport will be among the world’s biggest when it opens in 2030 and is a key development in the rise of Saudi Arabia’s air transport sector. In this interview, ahead of her participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024), Linda Schucroft, Vice President Innovation and […]

We are excited to reveal the shortlists for the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2024. Three airlines and three airports will be recognised during an official awards ceremony on 12 June at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 11-13 June 2024). The FTE World Airline […]

The European Commission has adopted a package of secondary legislation on drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft, which puts the final rules in place for the launch of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM), including air taxi services. The package is based on regulatory proposals from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), published […]

Air India and BIAL have entered into an agreement intended to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for southern India, with a strong focus on “elevated customer experience and efficient operations”. Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have entered into an agreement intended to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for […]

WestJet customers travelling in Economy Class onboard its 737 and 787 aircraft can now select the airline’s most relaxing economy seat option with ‘Extended Comfort’ for a more seamless experience. WestJet customers travelling in Economy Class onboard its 737 and 787 aircraft can now select the airline’s most relaxing economy seat option with ‘Extended Comfort’. […]