REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Ahead of the launch of the exclusive Commercial Collaboration Playbook at APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, Munich Airport, MAI, Heathrow and AJet share their perspectives on creating new revenue opportunities through collaboration.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has completed a major retail transformation, introducing luxury brands, local artisan concepts and innovative shopping experiences inspired by the identity of the French Riviera.
Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a new gate-side Duty Free Express store at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport, giving passengers a convenient last-minute shopping option before boarding.
Riga Airport has awarded new long-term commercial concessions across retail, food & beverage and lounge services, bringing leading international operators onboard to enhance passenger experience and support local brands.
In this interview, Eric Léopold, Founder & Managing Director, Threedot, and Content Director, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing, discusses how agentic AI will redefine airline commercial models, the organisational shifts required, and more.
MSP is planning its largest concessions redevelopment in over a decade, covering 80,000 sq ft and paving the way for 47 new venues across both terminals, focused on more convenience and improved dwell space.
Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE EXPO Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – Uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo
Find out more >>Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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Heathrow has opened the UK’s first RELAY store in T2, introducing a versatile travel essentials concept from Lagardère Travel Retail that blends convenience, food‑to‑go and pharmacy services, with three more stores to follow.
In this interview, Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager of Commercial Services at Malaysia Airports, shares how the operator is blending digital innovation, curated retail, omnichannel engagement and more.
Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail have unveiled new food and retail concepts across the terminal, introducing global brands, regional dining and new RELAY formats to enhance passenger experience.
Air Macau is advancing its Modern Airline Retailing strategy with Datalex’s Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine, unlocking new revenue opportunities, enhancing digital customer engagement.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific
Düsseldorf Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail have unveiled new food and retail concepts across the terminal, introducing global brands, regional dining and new RELAY formats to enhance passenger experience.
Air Macau is advancing its Modern Airline Retailing strategy with Datalex’s Stellex Offer Shopping & Pricing Engine, unlocking new revenue opportunities, enhancing digital customer engagement.
The winners of the FTE World Airline Ancillary and FTE World Airport Retailing Awards 2026 will be announced during an awards ceremony on 10 June at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events.
CVG Airport has welcomed the opening of VV The Italian Experience in Concourse B. The new restaurant offers travellers authentic Italian cuisine rooted in three generations of family heritage, from Puglia to Cincinnati.
Brisbane Airport is transforming its International Terminal with 13 new food & beverage outlets, expanded retail, and a new Dining Precinct, blending local flavours and global favourites for a more engaging CX.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT have announced that JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has been selected to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions for passengers at T4.
Denver International Airport unveils a new Concourse A food court with Fat Sully’s Pizza, QDOBA, Chick-fil-A, and Shake Shack. The development adds over 250 jobs and enhances dining with local and national favourites.
Western Sydney International Airport appoints Lagardère AWPL as its official duty free and travel essentials partner. 11 stores will offer global brands and local products, providing convenience and a world-class retail experience.
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