REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

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10-12 June 2025 Dublin

9 to 11 Sep 2025 California

REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

Tagged: Passenger Screening

Risk-based approach holds the key to airport security improvements

FTE attended the World Routes Strategy Summit in Las Vegas where IATA, ACI and the US Travel Association discussed the challenges facing airport security.

Security // Oct 2013

TSA PreCheck extended to Jacksonville Airport

Jacksonville International Airport is the latest US airport to offer the TSA’s PreCheck programme, which enables faster processing through the security checkpoint.

Security // Oct 2013

Frequent flyers offered security fast track at Heathrow

oneworld’s top-tier frequent flyers can now make use of fast track lanes at Heathrow Airport, reducing queuing times at the security checkpoint.

Security // Aug 2013

TSA extends PreCheck to non-frequent fliers

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is planning to make its PreCheck programme widely available at a cost of $85 per passenger.

Biometrics, Security // Jul 2013

Could infrared video imaging be the solution to concerns over backscatter technology?

An innovative thermo-conductive infrared scanner that emits no radiation and protects the privacy of passengers recently completed a successful live test at Bristol Airport. The technology also integrates with identification and biometric devices – are we a step closer to the ‘checkpoint of the future?’

Security // Feb 2013

Melbourne Airport rolls out body scanners

Melbourne Airport has adopted body-scanning technology that will screen travellers for both metallic and non-metallic items in measures to heighten airport security.

Security // Dec 2012

FTE Events and Activities Schedule

13 May 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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13 May 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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13 May 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE World Innovation Summit, Pittsburgh

Content plans: A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore pit’s terminal modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape
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10 Jun 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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10 Jun 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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10 Jun 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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10 Jun 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE EMEA & Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin

Content plans: A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds, who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
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15 Jul 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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23 Jul 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE BIWG: in-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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09 Sep 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE Global co-located with APEX/IFSA Global Expo, Long Beach Convention Center, California

Content plans: Known as the ‘CES of Aviation’, FTE Global is THE DEFINITIVE EVENT FOR INNOVATORS, TECHNOLOGISTS, DESIGNERS, COLLABORATORS AND GAMECHANGERS
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14 Oct 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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15 Oct 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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10 Nov 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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10 Nov 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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10 Nov 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

Content plans: Strategies for revenue growth through collaborative retailing; discussions around progressive new business models & knowledge sharing
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11 Nov 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore

Content plans: Asia’s biggest free to attend passenger experience & business performance expo
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10 Dec 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

Content plans: Focus on the future of baggage handling, Proof of Concepts updates & knowledge sharing
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09 Dec 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

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FTE CEO Update – our bold vision for 2025 and how we can innovate together through FTE’s unique portfolio

Flybe CEO outlines ‘dream airport’ vision

FTE caught up with Flybe CEO Jim French, who explained why more self-service options, less check-in desks and more security checkpoints would all play a part in his “dream airport”.

Terminal Design // Nov 2012

Gatwick outlines passenger vision at special FTE Award celebration

Biometrics, Security // Oct 2012

Philadelphia adopts TSA PreCheck

Biometrics, Security // Sep 2012

Glasgow Airport installs automated boarding pass scanners

Security // Sep 2012

TSA rejects security scanners following trial

Security // Aug 2012

EU abandons lifting of LAGs restrictions

The current security process for the screening of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) is to remain in place after the EU delayed the lifting of restrictions, which was scheduled for April 2013.

Security // Jul 2012

Dallas/Fort Worth adopts biometric-based CLEARcard

Passengers flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can now make use of the biometric-based CLEARcard, which is designed to speed-up the security screening process.

Biometrics, Security // Jul 2012

AA launches Flagship Check-In at Miami

American Airlines premium passengers flying from Miami International Airport can now enjoy a personalised and expedited check-in and security service.

Security // Jul 2012

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Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit

13–15 May 2025, Pittsburgh

A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.

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Future Travel Experience Ancillary

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey

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APEX Future Travel Experience EMEA

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.

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Future Travel Experience Global

09 to 11 Sep 2025, California

Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience

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Future Travel Experience APEX Asia EXPO

11-12 November 2025, Singapore

Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific

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Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit

13–15 May 2025, Pittsburgh

A worldwide summit uniting inventive minds to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges, explore PIT’s Terminal Modernization, and uncover the city’s vibrant tech and innovation landscape.

Find out more

Future Travel Experience Ancillary

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey

Find out more

APEX Future Travel Experience EMEA

10-12 June 2025, Dublin

A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.

Find out more

Future Travel Experience Global

09 to 11 Sep 2025, California

Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience

Find out more

Future Travel Experience APEX Asia EXPO

11-12 November 2025, Singapore

Connecting vendors with airline and airport executives to transform tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger journey across Asia-Pacific

Find out more Register now

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Tagged: Passenger Screening

FTE Events and Activities Schedule

13 May 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

13 May 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Pittsburgh (co-located with FTE World Innovation Summit)

13 May 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE World Innovation Summit, Pittsburgh

10 Jun 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Dublin (co-located with APEX FTE EMEA)

10 Jun 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE EMEA & Ancillary & Retailing, Dublin

15 Jul 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

23 Jul 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

09 Sep 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE BIWG: in-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Los Angeles (co-located with FTE Global)

09 Sep 2025 FTE Event/Show: FTE Global co-located with APEX/IFSA Global Expo, Long Beach Convention Center, California

14 Oct 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

15 Oct 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

10 Nov 2025 FTE BIWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

10 Nov 2025 FTE HUB: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

10 Nov 2025 FTE WARWG: In-person members-only meeting in Singapore (co-located with APEX FTE Asia Expo)

11 Nov 2025 FTE Event/Show: APEX FTE Asia Expo, Singapore

10 Dec 2025 FTE BIWG: Virtual members meeting

09 Dec 2025 FTE HUB: Virtual members meeting

Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit