Azul implements SITA suite of applications to enhance efficiency

Azul has entered a trial agreement with SITA (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) to assess the performance and benefits of the SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb systems. Azul has entered into a trial agreement with SITA (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) […]

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FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 exhibitor, sponsor & tours preview

FTE APEX Asia Expo is the region’s largest free-to-attend passenger experience and business performance expo for the air transport industry, and this year’s event will be our biggest and best ever. The industry’s most innovative suppliers from across Asia and beyond will showcase their latest products, services and solutions designed to help airlines and airports […]

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FTE welcomes Southwest’s Kevin Kleist as Head of Innovation

Future Travel Experience (FTE) is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines’ Senior Emerging Trends Advisor Kevin Kleist is supporting our next steps by becoming FTE’s Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement. Kevin carries on with his very important work for Southwest, while also helping to drive FTE forward with particular emphasis on nurturing and […]

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First D4S General assembly | EASA

EASA’s Data4Safety (D4S) initiative has been built as a voluntary and collaborative partnership between EASA, the EASA Members States and the Aviation Industry to make the most of the available aviation intelligence to identify and manage safety risks at European level. It also supports data-driven changes in the fields of aviation safety and sustainability. Today […]

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Southwest Airlines’ transformative approach to airport facilities

Following his participation at the recent FTE Global event, co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, Future Travel Experience caught up with Steve Sisneros, VP Airport Affairs, Southwest Airlines. In this video interview, he shares the Southwest strategy for building and developing spaces for future growth in key markets, as well as transformative approaches to designing […]

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How Alaska Airlines is driving a sub 5-minute lobby experience

Following her address at the recent FTE Global event, Future Travel Experience caught up with Amber Simonsen, Director, Airport Lobby Transformation, Alaska Airlines. In this video interview, she shares how dynamic new approaches are driving a sub 5-minute lobby experience across Alaska Airlines’ airport network. “One of the goals is to reduce stress for travellers,” Simonsen […]

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Newcastle Airport continues digitalisation with SITA Flex solution

SITA (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport to reduce IT costs, rapidly scale up passenger processing capability, and improve CX. SITA (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport to reduce IT costs and rapidly scale up […]

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Qatar Airways selects Starlink for high-speed connectivity

Qatar Airways is collaborating with Starlink to enhance the inflight experience with complimentary high-speed connectivity. Passengers will be able to enjoy ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 350Mbps. Qatar Airways is collaborating with Starlink and will roll out a complimentary high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity experience onboard specific aircraft and routes. Once the service is active, […]

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Emirates engages families with neurodivergent children

Working with local schools, autism groups and key stakeholders, Emirates and Dubai International Airport are improving the travel experience for neurodivergent passengers, facilitating ‘travel rehearsals’. Working with local schools, autism groups and key stakeholders, Emirates and Dubai International Airport are focused on improving the travel experience for neurodivergent passengers, facilitating ‘travel rehearsals’ where children can practice […]

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London Luton Airport to open two new lounges

Airport Dimensions (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) is working with its joint venture partner Swissport to open two new lounges at London Luton Airport in 2024. Airport Dimensions (a Platinum Sponsor of FTE APEX Asia Expo, 8-9 November 2023, Singapore) is working with its joint venture partner Swissport […]

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