Icelandair becomes first airline to launch BAGTAG Crew Solution

Icelandair is to launch the Crew Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG. After a successful PoC, it is introducing the innovation to “streamline processes and offer smooth journeys”. Icelandair has announced the launch of the Crew Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group. After […]

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Changi Airport Group partners with JustCo on co-working centre

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has partnered with JustCo to launch a pay-per-minute co-working centre in T3, offering 24/7 on-demand access. Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has partnered with JustCo to launch Asia’s […]

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A message from the Los Angeles World Airports CEO

Dear industry colleague, I write to extend a personal invitation for you to attend Future Travel Experience Global, co-located for the first time with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Los Angeles, September 19-21. Uniquely bringing together the very best of the airport and inflight realms under one roof to reimagine the passenger journey. The theme is […]

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EASA publishes list of available open category drones with class mark

From January 1, 2024 the drone regulation will become fully applicable and the open category will benefit from drones with a class mark. Drones with a C1 marking weighing up to 900 g will be able to conduct operations in populated areas (as defined in A1 subcategory). Drones up to 4 kg with a C2 […]

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EASA publishes template for Operations Manual for Specific Category UAS operation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a template as the basis for an Operations Manual that can be used for UAS operations that are being conducted in the specific category. The example Operations Manual is developed for UAS operations in the specific category under SAIL II. It is mandatory for UAS operators to […]

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Air Canada expands IFE offering with exclusive Apple TV+ content

Air Canada has expanded its inflight entertainment offering with the addition of exclusive Apple TV+ original programming, continuing the airline’s programme of investment in the customer experience. Air Canada has expanded its inflight entertainment with the addition of exclusive Apple TV+ original programming, continuing the airline’s investment in the customer experience. “At Air Canada, we […]

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Lufthansa “FlyingLab” event announced for flight LH452 on 17 Sept

Your FTE Global event experience could start during your flight to Los Angeles as Lufthansa is hosting the ‘Up & Beyond Event by FlyingLab’ on Flight LH452 from Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles (LAX) on 17 September. Your FTE Global event experience could start during your flight to Los Angeles as Lufthansa is hosting the ‘Up & […]

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Detailed agenda now published for EASA Annual Safety Conference 2023 – register now!

A detailed agenda, with information on speakers and panellists, has now been published for the EASA Annual Safety Conference 2023, which will take place in Seville, Spain on September 27-28.  The 2023 edition of the conference will look at the innovations in the aviation industry at the moment and discuss the related safety challenges and […]

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Finavia enhances F&B selection at Helsinki Airport

As part of Finavia’s redevelopment of Helsinki Airport, a major food court has opened in collaboration with SSP, featuring six brands and appealing to its “ever-growing percentage of leisure travellers”. As part of Finavia’s significant ‘one roof’ redevelopment programme at Helsinki Airport, it has opened a major food court in collaboration with SSP, featuring six brands. […]

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Cork Airport introduces new Ryanair express bag check-in facilities

Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to enhance the overall passenger experience. Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to […]

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