London City Airport Selects Amadeus for Biometric Check-In and Bag Drop
London City Airport has selected Amadeus to supply self-service kiosks and automated bag-drop units that will be shared by all airlines operating at the…
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Travel Industry Coalition Seeks EU Rules for Voluntary Biometric Journeys
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed a travel-industry coalition calling for European Union legislation that supports…
France Turns On Digital ID Boarding at All Its Airports
Travelers flying from France can now prove their identity at the airport with a digital ID card on their phone, after the government activated the France…
Airlines and Airports Ask EU to Allow Suspending Biometric Border Checks This Summer
Airlines and airports have asked the European Commission for the power to suspend the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System during the July and August peak travel…
Rome Airports Warn They May Suspend EU Biometric Entry/Exit System for Summer
The company that runs Rome’s airports says it may have to suspend the European Union’s biometric Entry/Exit System for non-EU travelers during the peak summer…
Google Wallet Becomes First Wallet to Support TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Opt-In
Travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck can now opt into facial-comparison screening directly from Google Wallet, which the Transportation Security Administration…
Amadeus and ICAO Sign MoU Covering Digital Identity and Biometrics for Air Travel Modernization
Amadeus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Civil Aviation Organization to deepen collaboration on the digital transformation of…
NEC and emaratech Deploy Biometric Smart Gates for flydubai Crew at Dubai Airport
NEC Corporation and UAE technology firm emaratech have announced the deployment of biometric smart gates designed to automate immigration clearance for…
TSA’s New $45 “Confirm.ID” Program Formalizes Tech-Enabled ID Checks for Travelers Without Valid Documents
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is rolling out a new, fee-based identity verification option called TSA Confirm.ID for passengers who arrive at…
ID Tech Digest – September 24, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: South Africa To…