Category: Travel

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Calum McLaren, Divisional Managing Director, Elior, and John Cunliffe, Commercial and Strategy Director, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) celebrate the brand-new lounge catering services at the LBA launch event. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options, with […]

Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, as it aims to “provide passengers with a unique onboard entertainment system”. Photo: Thales Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, with the aim to deliver engaging and memorable guest experiences. Thales […]

Swedish airline Jonair is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance check-in and boarding processes. Swedish airline Jonair Affärsflyg AB is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance Jonair’s check-in and […]