New Travel Industry Coalition Calls for EU Digital Omnibus to Enable Secure, Seamless Biometric Journeys
The coalition says voluntary biometric use could improve throughput and passenger flows, and a survey found 74% of travelers would share biometric data.
- On Thursday, ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security, and SITA announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition to advocate for voluntary biometric use in European air travel.
- The coalition is calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus legislation actively supports voluntary biometric use while protecting passenger choice and privacy in travel.
- Research cited by the coalition found that 74% of travelers surveyed were willing to share biometric data, while proponents argue biometric verification increases throughput and improves passenger flows.
- The "Advancing Responsible Biometrics in Europe" Manifesto outlines an evidence-based approach to biometric technologies aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Europe's transport and tourism sectors.
- While the Digital Omnibus intends to simplify Europe's digital rulebook, the coalition warns the proposal could place unintended restrictions on voluntary biometric use, emphasizing the need for technology-neutral rules.
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New Travel Industry Coalition Calls for EU Digital Omnibus to Enable Secure, Seamless Biometric Journeys
COURBEVOIE, France, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the…
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The airline sector has articulated a common front before the European Union (EU) to influence the rules on biometrics applied to travel. ACI Europe, IATA, Amadeus, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have created the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, as announced by IATA, ACI Europe and Amadeus in a statement. Its aim is for European regulation to allow the voluntary and safe use of biometric data by passengers. The coalition claims …
ACI Europe, Amadeus, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Idemia Public Security and SITA have announced on Thursday the creation of the Coalition of the travel sector for the responsible use of biometrics. The initiative calls on the political leaders of the European Union that the next ‘Digital Bus’, which affects [...] The entry ACI Europe, Amadeus, IATA, Idemia and SITA create a coalition for the use of biometrics in travel ap…
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