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Travel industry coalition urges EU to protect voluntary biometric journeys

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ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed a coalition urging EU policymakers to preserve voluntary, secure biometric travel services in the Digital Omnibus. The group says the framework should support smoother journeys while protecting passenger choice and privacy.

Discovered 2026-10-01T02:06:14.688786-07:00 | 2026-10-01T02:06:14.688786-07:00

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  • The coalition’s position could influence how the EU’s Digital Omnibus treats biometric identity services across airports and airlines.
  • Preserving voluntary participation and privacy protections will shape adoption of biometric processing as a passenger-experience and operational tool.
  • The coalition brings together major aviation, travel-technology and identity-security stakeholders, signaling coordinated industry engagement on Europe’s digital rules.

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