Austin-Bergstrom awarded funding towards new Concourse B

Austin-Bergstrom Airport has been awarded $33.27 million from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program. This will support the airport’s new Concourse B project for an “authentic Central Texas experience”. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been awarded $33.27 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The awarded […]

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Korean Air extends IFE partnership with Spafax

Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November – to deliver tailored and effective content. Korean Air has extended its longstanding inflight entertainment (IFE) partnership with Spafax – an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November […]

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Changi Airport introduces immersive Hello Kitty experience

Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has introduced an immersive Hello Kitty experience for the fifth edition of the Changi Festive Village. Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – has introduced an immersive Hello Kitty experience for the […]

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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What Europeans Need to Know

In a major development for European travelers, the UK is set to introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which will require travelers from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and other visa-exempt countries to apply for travel authorization before entering the UK. This system is expected to go into effect in 2025, bringing […]

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Delta Digital ID expands to Salt Lake City hub

Delta has expanded its Digital ID touchless airport technology to Salt Lake City Airport. Developed in close collaboration with the TSA, Delta Digital ID uses biometric facial matching for a seamless experience. Delta has expanded its Digital ID touchless airport technology to Salt Lake City Airport. Developed in close collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration […]

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Hong Kong International Airport developing Airport City

Airport Authority Hong Kong is developing the Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport into a new, “world-leading landmark”. The aim is to drive economic development and create “a distinct tourist hotspot”. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is developing the Airport City at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) into a new, “world-leading landmark” that integrates […]

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Singapore Airlines to elevate premium CX with A350 cabin retrofit

Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900s. Singapore Airlines – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024 – is investing S$1.1 billion in a […]

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KLM Slams Schiphol Airport’s 41% Fee Hike: A Blow to Dutch Aviation Industry

In a fierce response to a major price hike, Dutch airline KLM has condemned Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for its decision to increase airport fees by a staggering 41% starting in 2025. The airline, which is one of the largest operators at Schiphol, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the fee increase, arguing that it would place undue […]

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FTE Americas Innovate Awards winners announced

FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” which took place in Long Beach on 28-30 October 2024 – concluded with the FTE Americas Innovate Awards. These landmark awards are truly unique and are the industry’s definitive innovation platform. Airlines and airports competed head-to-head with their peers, shining a light on their latest innovation efforts. There […]

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Brussels Airport joins groundbreaking BOOST initiative

In a major announcement at FTE Global 2024, Brussels Airport has been unveiled as the latest member of BOOST – a groundbreaking initiative to transform the future of baggage handling through robotics and automation. Pictured are: Darin Juby, Head of Transformation, Future Travel Experience; Wopke Dost, Director Open Innovation, nlmtd; and Yorick Buys, Head of […]

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