Historic Moment: Airline and Airport Earn World’s First Biometric Travel Certification
Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport are the first to earn IATA One ID certification for digital identity, biometrics and passenger privacy
Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport are the first to earn IATA One ID certification for digital identity, biometrics and passenger privacy
Europe's new biometric border system is designed to make entry to the continent faster and safer, but the aviation industry is warning of opposite results
Miami International Airport's Forward Flight initiative has brought AI assistance, biometric screening, cultural enhancements, and a refreshed airport experience to passengers
Charlotte Airport officials say passengers and staff are responding positively to a new biometric screening system currently being tested at TSA checkpoints
Advanced scanners, contactless biometric identification and hundreds of sniffer dogs will be deployed at US airports during the biggest sporting event in history
UK travelers flying through Copenhagen Airport are being advised to allow extra time due to new EU biometric border screening procedures
Billions in investment, advanced technologies including biometric identification and enhanced passenger experience: this is Hong Kong Airport's new state-of-the-art Terminal 2
Are flights without physical documents closer than ever? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to international biometric trials conducted to create a "future of seamless airport transit through biometric identification and digital wallets" - implementation is subject to government decisions
Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future
U.S. authorities are tightening their control systems. New requirements include selfies, personal data collection, expanded biometric data, social network exposure, and submitting applications through a dedicated app
UK airports are introducing contactless eGates using facial recognition. This is one of the first airports that will start using the new system
Are flights without physical documents closer than ever? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to international biometric trials conducted to create a "future of seamless airport transit through biometric identification and digital wallets" - implementation is subject to government decisions
Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future
IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
More than facial recognition at the terminal: Indonesian airports are first in the world to launch a corridor that allows passengers to pass without stopping or showing a passport; the Seamless Corridor will replace border controllers
A new directive will allow the collection of biometric data from all non-US citizens to begin in December. The system is expected to be fully implemented at all airports and seaports within three to five years. The move will improve security, shorten lines and promote the expansion of visa exemptions
Experience a seamless journey with cutting-edge facial recognition at Dubai's airport