Deliveroo is trialling a service in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, where it will deliver food from cook to customer in under 15 minutes. By providing essentials to people at a point when they're often stressed and short on time, Deliveroo is satisfying people's expectations for exceptional delivery.

The US government is rolling out a plan to add facial recognition into the security process at airports. The tech won’t just prove handy for security reasons though; Delta Air Lines is trialling it to help speed up the baggage process – one of the biggest bugbears of the airport journey.

There are many stressors associated with air travel – the rush to the gate, the fear of losing baggage, and the long lines at security to name a few. Travelmate aims to ease at least one concern with its smart, trackable suitcase that follows you around. But do people really want robotic luggage?

Airports account for 6% of global luxury spending, and as the number of passengers from both emerging and mature markets increases, the amount of money splashed out by jet-setters is expected to boom. So, how can brands capture the hearts – and wallets – of luxury travellers?