Category: Travel

Air Astana is committed to “creating exceptional inflight experiences” and recently received a five-star rating in the major airline category from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) – the ninth time the airline has received an APEX award. In this interview, Yelena Obukhova, Vice-President Inflight Services, shares insights into Air Astana’s focus on personalisation, inflight entertainment, […]

Future Travel Experience (FTE) is delighted to announce International Airlines Group (IAG) – parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling – as a Headline Partner of the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 11-13 June 2024. FTE is returning to Dublin – the […]

Lufthansa Group and Spafax have announced an extension of their strategic partnership until 2028, aiming to revolutionise the passenger journey by integrating state-of-the-art entertainment experiences. Lufthansa Group and Spafax have announced an extension and deepening of their strategic partnership until 2028. This aligns with Lufthansa Group’s goal of revolutionising the passenger journey by integrating state-of-the-art […]

Katowice Airport has announced plans for its investment programme for 2024-2028. The biggest project planned is construction of a new central passenger terminal designed with functionality and flexibility. Katowice Airport has announced plans for its investment programme for 2024-2028. The biggest project planned is construction of a new central passenger terminal, which will account for […]

Denver International Airport (DEN) has opened its new West Security Checkpoint – the first of two new state-of-the-art security checkpoints to open as part of the Great Hall Program. Pictured are: Former Congressman Ed Perlmutter, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, DEN CEO Phil Washington, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and TSA […]

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 CAAC-EASA Aviation Safety Conference that will be held on May 28-30, 2024 in Xiamen, China. This will be the third edition of this flagship conference after the successful events in Shanghai in 2017 and […]

Shannon Airport has streamlined the experience of passengers travelling to the US with the introduction of an innovative app, which is designed to reduce inspection time at the US pre-clearance facility. Shannon Airport has streamlined the travel experience for passengers travelling to the US with the introduction of an innovative new Mobile Passport Control app […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the public consultation of Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-01 to proactively support aviation stakeholders in the efficient and proportionate implementation of the regulatory framework for innovative air mobility (IAM) with manned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA), more commonly known as air taxis. The […]

Materna IPS – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has installed self-bag drop systems in the state-of-the-art new departure hall at St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. Materna IPS – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – has installed self-bag drop systems in the state-of-the-art new departure hall at […]

Aer Lingus has continued its digital transformation journey by launching Revolut Pay as a form of payment on the Aer Lingus app and website, so customers can complete the checkout process in a single click. Aer Lingus has launched of Revolut Pay as a new form of payment on both the Aer Lingus app and […]