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
Dubai International Airport has launched a dedicated digital advertising platform for First and Business Class passengers in partnership with Emirates and JCDecaux Dicon
Australia has expanded the digital entry declaration system, allowing passengers to complete immigration and customs details up to 72 hours before their flight
The hotel giant is launching a new service for Hilton Honors members that lets them pay for charges during their stay directly from the app, without going to the front desk
More than 35 artworks, digital works and video installations showcase destinations around the world in a new exhibition that combines culture and travel experience
A new coalition of airline organizations and technology companies is asking the European Union to ensure that new regulations allow passengers to undergo biometric identification processes
IATA will bring airline leaders together in Macao for its 2026 World Financial and World Passenger Symposiums on Artificial Intelligence, digital identity and travel
Air India's new platform will allow passengers to keep watching content from one flight to the next, get AI-powered recommendations, and access bookings from the seat screen
More countries are issuing eVisas, but airlines still face different verification systems. IATA is calling for standardized digital travel authorization checks
Etihad is launching Etihad Escapes, a new platform allowing passengers to add hotels to flight bookings, with more travel services planned
Romania's flag carrier introduces Apple Wallet boarding passes for iOS users, part of broader efforts to improve mobile and online passenger services. Android users have until February 15, 2026, to add their boarding passes
Ryanair successfully introduced digital boarding passes for over 700 flights by 1:00 PM on the first day, with 98% of passengers using digital passes and others receiving printed passes for free