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, October 1, 2026, ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security, and SITA announced formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition to advocate for voluntary, secure biometric use in European 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.
- Research cited by the coalition found that 74% of travelers surveyed were willing to share biometric data, according to IATA's Global Passenger Survey. Biometric verification increases throughput and improves passenger flows, helping airports manage traffic growth.
- 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…
(Teleborsa) - A responsible use of biometrics in the air transport sector that guarantees at the same time the protection of the privacy of passengers. It is what proposes a coalition formed by ACI EUROPE,...
Rome, 1 Oct. (askanews) • Aci EEurope, Amadeus, IATA, IDEA Public Security and SITA have announced today the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, to invite the political decision-makers of the European Union to ensure that the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and safe use of biometrics in travel, while protecting freedom of choice [...]
Travel industry coalition urges EU to safeguard voluntary biometric journeys
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to preserve voluntary biometric services as they simplify Europe’s digital regulations through the Digital Omnibus. Announced on 1 October, the coalition argues that the legislative proposal could unintentionally restrict passengers’ use of biometrics. It […]
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