Airline giants partner to enable biometric travel at European airports
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- Five major air transport companies have formed a partnership to promote the use of biometrics at European airports, supported by a legislative project that seeks to simplify digital regulations while maintaining high data‑protection standards.
- The initiative is backed by ACI EUROPE, which represents 600 airports across 55 countries, and SITA, whose data‑exchange network connects 1,000 terminals, and it follows a survey showing that 74% of users would accept providing biometric data instead of a passport or boarding pass.
Why it matters
Wider biometric adoption could streamline passenger processing and reduce reliance on physical documents, impacting airline check‑in, boarding and airport operations.
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