Future Travel Experience

Founded in 2006, Future Travel Experience (FTE) is an independent company that focuses on organizing events and creating online content aimed at enhancing the overall experience for travelers. What began as a single event in North America a decade ago has grown into a global presence, now featuring three prestigious annual events: FTE Global, FTE Asia EXPO, and FTE Europe. In 2015, these events attracted over 2,000 high-ranking professionals from the air travel and tourism sectors.

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daa and Turkish Airlines on AI, innovation & digital transformation

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

In a future-focused session on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the air transport industry during the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events in Dublin (10-12 June 2025), leaders from daa Labs and Turkish Airlines Technology shared how they’re transforming the passenger experience and operational performance through AI, automation, and digitally enabled ecosystems.
How Booking.com is charting the future of seamless, personalised travel with the power of GenAI

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

In an engaging keynote at APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing 2025, which took place on 10-12 June in Dublin, Morna McAulay, Director of Trips Data Engineering at Booking.com, shared how the digital travel giant is accelerating its transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) – and why GenAI is not simply an evolution, but a revolution in the way travel will be planned, booked, and experienced.
United and Spotify announce unique collaboration

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

United Airlines – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Spotify that aims to deliver an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky. 450+ hours of content are now available for free on the airline’s 130,000+ seatback screens, many of which offer stunning 4K quality and Bluetooth audio compatibility.
FRA unveils shopping experience for new Terminal 3

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

Fraport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and a Partner of the FTE World Ancillary & Retailing Working Group – has announced concessionaires for the 12,000sqm of retail space in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. 64 retail and service units will begin operating in the spring of 2026. True to the vision of “the art of retail in the heart of Europe”, the retail mix will reflect the airport’s importance as a major international air traffic hub.
Lufthansa Group airlines optimise travel experience through enhanced digital functions

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

Lufthansa Group airlines have further optimised the travel experience for passengers with additional digital functions. The Lufthansa Group app serves as a digital companion throughout the entire journey, from booking to arrival and beyond. “We are there for our customers and provide them with an all-round service throughout their flight – supported by digital functions,” said Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group.
Changi Airport Group signs MoU with Meilan Airport

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

Changi Airport Group (CAG) – a Headline Partner of APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore, 11-12 November 2025 – and Haikou Meilan International Airport (Meilan Airport) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in areas including airport management, route and cargo development, staff training, and technology innovation. The two-year agreement marks a significant step towards driving mutual growth and enhancing connectivity in the region.
Munich Airport’s future-oriented Terminal 1 Pier to open in 2026

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

The expansion of Terminal 1 at Munich Airport is progressing smoothly according to plan. The new pier will create a state-of-the-art terminal for non-Schengen traffic, with the capacity to serve up to six million passengers per year. “It is impressive to see how the Terminal 1 concourse is gradually taking shape,” said Jost Lammers, CEO, Munich Airport. “You can now easily imagine how passengers will arrive and depart here in less than a year’s time.
All Nippon Airways reimagines Business Class with ‘THE Room FX’

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled ‘THE Room FX’ in collaboration with Safran – an exhibitor at APEX FTE Asia Expo (Singapore, 11-12 November 2025). This next-generation Business Class seat has a privacy door for each seat of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft – the world’s largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft. ‘THE Room FX’ has been developed in partnership with aircraft seat manufacturer Safran Seats and British design company Acumen.
Qatar Airways elevates culinary experience

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

Qatar Airways has announced a new gastronomic collaboration with acclaimed French chef Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most celebrated culinary figures. With 17 Michelin stars across 19 restaurants in seven countries, Chef Alléno brings his visionary approach to modern cuisine to the airline’s experience – from the skies to its most exclusive lounges.
Miami International Airport partners with ABM to deliver “smart, scalable solutions that enhance CX”

1 week ago | futuretravelexperience.com | Ross Falconer

Miami International Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has entered a five-year partnership, valued at approximately $125 million, with ABM. The agreement includes the full deployment of ABM Connect, the company’s technology and data intelligence platform, including the most integrated Smart Restroom monitoring solution ABM has implemented to date.