Future Travel Experience

📣 Join an unmatched lineup of innovators and decision-makers at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025. This year’s event will spotlight three conference tracks: Digital & Innovation, Future Airports, and Future Trends & Customer Journeys. Sessions will explore how airlines and airports can adapt, collaborate, leverage digital platforms, create new business models, and reinvent the passenger experience. We’re proud to unveil an incredible lineup of industry trailblazers, participating across our conference tracks. Hear from: Scott Kirby, CEO, United Airlines Julian Jäger, CEO, Vienna Airport Thomas Hoff Andersson, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Munich Airport Steven Greenway ستيفن غرينوي, CEO, flyadeal Cynthia Guidry, P.E., USAP, Director, Long Beach Airport Mike Hardaker, Chief Asset & Development Officer, Manchester Airports Group Eric Pateman, MBA, FRCGS, Vice President Passenger Experience and Chief Experience Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority Melanie Bryant, Vice President – IT Delivery and Business Enablement, Emirates Thomas Dworschak, Head of IT Digitalisation & Innovation, Vienna Airport Rahel de Vriend, Head of Innovation Research & Scouting, TNW Programs Sreekanth (Sree) Samudrala, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Automation, Southwest Airlines Tom Cizauskas, A.A.E., Business Administration Manager, Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Jason Fogelman, Senior Director – Airport & Inflight Strategy & Ops Support, Spirit Airlines Nicole H., Innovation Program Manager, Alaska Airlines Anja Schuhmacher, Senior Manager Airport Experience & Partnerships, Lufthansa Albert Van Veen, Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer, Vancouver International Airport Brian Rohlf, C.M., Manager – Landside Operations & Customer Service, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Kristen Berndt, Director, Below-the-Wing Strategy & Innovation, United Airlines Miles Garner, Director of Sales and Marketing, Aurrigo Paul Puopolo, EVP of Innovation, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport James Williamson, CEO, Veovo Doug Kreuzkamp, Founder/CEO, Springshot Hannah Meredith, C.M., Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport Kevin Kleist, Head of Emerging Trends, Southwest Airlines Samuel Ingalls, I.A.P., A.A.E., Principal, Barich, Inc. Gus Naughton, Principal Software Engineer – Innovation, Alaska Airlines Manuel van Lijf, Director Aviation Innovation, nlmtd kellen schroeter, CEO & Co-founder, Pattern Labs Harvey Tate, Senior Manager – Airport Automation, International Airlines Group Yahav Ran, CEO, Synect Yvonne Bilshausen, AAIA, SVP / Global Head of Aviation Architecture & Engineering, AECOM ... and many more. Event details in the comments – register today! 👇 #FTEGlobal

NEC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd – new Silver Sponsor and Exhibitor announced for APEX FTE Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 11-12 November 2025. Do you have a solution that can help to improve and simplify passenger experiences and business performance? Contact us for exhibition or sponsorship opportunities >> https://lnkd.in/e_Eve89H Register for APEX FTE Asia Expo >> https://lnkd.in/eSJr8fk Takashi Teshima takashi Nomura Taiga A. Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks Sadie Duvall #APEXFTEAsiaExpo

Miami International Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a first-of-its-kind new private terminal for commercial travellers – PS MIA – which is scheduled to open in spring 2026. Check out the full story via the link in the comments! 👇 Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #FTEInnovationHub #airports #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience

Royal Schiphol Group – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is to welcome the opening of The Centurion Lounge by American Express in 2026. It is the first lounge to be operated by a global credit card company at Schiphol and will offer eligible card members a premium experience with a local Dutch inspiration. Check out the full story via the link in the comments! 👇 Dave Stroop Audrey Hendley Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #FTEInnovationHub #airports #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience #airportlounges

In a significant step towards enhancing the use of cutting-edge technology in travel and innovation, Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض – Saudi Arabia’s new digital-native airline – has signed a strategic partnership with almatar | المطار, Saudi Arabia’s leading online travel agency, to enable direct integration with the company’s modern retailing capabilities. This partnership marks a new chapter in digital aviation, empowering both parties to deliver richer and more dynamic travel experiences through real-time pricing, personalised offers, and seamless booking across Riyadh Air’s growing international network. Check out the full story via the link in the comments! 👇 Vincent Coste Faisal Alrajhi Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #airlines #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience #digitalinnovation #digitaltransformation #modernretailing #personalisation

A fantastic virtual meeting of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub today. Led by Kevin Kleist, Head of Emerging Trends, Southwest Airlines and Head of Innovation, Digitalisation & Startup Engagement, Future Travel Experience, and Ryan Ghee, Chief Operating Officer, Future Travel Experience, the meeting featured incredible insights into two important topics: Agentic AI and Data Sharing. Fascinating presentations were shared by Brent S., Partner, North America AI Leader, Kearney, who provided ‘An Introduction to Agentic AI’, as well as Dmytro Baikov, VP of AI, DataArt and Tim McMullen, VP of Business Development – Aviation and Travel Technology, DataArt, on ‘Agentic AI Use Cases’. The interactive session then included a Q&A and open discussion on Agentic AI, followed by an introduction to and discussion on the new FTE Data Sharing Think Tank. Learn more about the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub via the link in the comments 👇 Hannah Meredith, C.M. Samuel Ingalls, I.A.P., A.A.E. Melanie Andrews Javed Malik Jose Salamo Daniel Coleman Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #FTEInnovationHub #collaboration #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AgenticAI #datasharing

📣 Full conference agendas now live for FTE Global 2025 – 9 to 11 September, Long Beach, California FTE Global is renowned for hosting the air transport industry’s most forward-thinking conference, featuring true innovators from aviation and beyond. Every session is curated to deliver real-world value and future-proof strategies. This year, explore three inspirational tracks: • Digital & Innovation • Future Airports • Future Trends & Customer Journeys Expect candid conversations, hands-on workshops, visionary keynotes, and symposiums covering AI, robotics, sustainability, accessibility, AAM, and more – plus 80+ confirmed speakers from United, LAWA, Emirates, Schiphol, CVG, Alaska Airlines, Munich Airport, Southwest, Ethiopian Airlines, Future Today Institute, and many more. Explore the full agendas and register today – link in comments 👇 #FTEGlobal APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Ryan Ghee Daniel Coleman Dr. Joe Leader Ross Falconer Kerry Parks Sadie Duvall Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher

In its Centennial year, Delta Air Lines remains dedicated to providing an elevated onboard experience that puts comfort, luxury and customer choice at its centre. This is highlighted by the airline’s recent expansion of its Missoni partnership in Delta One, launching an exclusive Delta One collection inclusive of bespoke bedding on international flights and a suite of amenities, and now several enhanced onboard food and beverage offerings. Check out the full story via the link in the comments! 👇 Stephanie Laster Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #airlines #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience #foodandbeverage

Later today, our Future Travel Experience Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Corporate Partners will meet online for a 90-minute session on Agentic AI and Data Sharing – two topics that could hold the key to creating a much smarter and more efficient aviation industry in the months and years to come. Seeing our members come together to share expertise, learn from one another, and lay the foundations for the future is always a pleasure. A huge "thank you" to each and every one of our Corporate Partners for the important role they play. If you're interested in learning more about the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub, please don't hesitate to connect. #fteinnovationhub #collaboration #artificialintelligence #ai #agenticai #datasharing

Air France is elevating its inflight dining experience with exclusive dishes by Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Boulud, Dominique Crenn, and Laurent Le Daniel, focusing on seasonal French cuisine and sustainability. Check out the full story via the link in the comments! 👇 Daniel Coleman Ryan Ghee Marta Dimitrova Corrie Thompson Michael Butcher Kerry Parks #airlines #aviation #customerexperience #passengerexperience #foodandbeverage