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Sep 23Wed
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA to Hold Joint World Financial and Passenger Symposium in Macao in October 2026

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China, under the theme "From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel." The event will bring together leaders from airline retailing, finance and passenger experience to discuss artificial intelligence, modern airline retailing, digital identity and new payment solutions. The agenda includes the IATA Industry Economic Outlook, results of the 2026 IATA Global Passenger Survey, and three specialized tracks: Retail and Distribution (Offers & Orders), Financial Services and Processing, and Passenger Experience and Acc…

Sep 15Tue
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    Q&A on the Fair Labour Mobility package: business impact and timeline

    The European Commission published a Q&A on the Fair Labour Mobility package, explaining that ESSPASS will reduce paperwork and provide legal certainty for cross-border businesses, with common information requirements for the portable document A1 improving interoperability with the e-declaration portal. Qualification recognition processing will fall from 4 months to 11 weeks, and to 5 weeks for automatic recognition; recognition of non-EU qualifications will drop from an average of 14 months to 4 months. The Digital Identity Wallet is expected to be available to people and companies across the EU by the end of 2026, with digital qualifications integrated three years after entry into force.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission proposes Fair Labour Mobility package

    On 15 September 2026 the European Commission adopted the Fair Labour Mobility package, comprising one Communication and five legislative proposals: a Regulation establishing the European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS), a Skills Portability Act, a Regulation strengthening the European Labour Authority (ELA), an amending Directive on professional qualifications, and a Directive on qualifications of third-country nationals. The package aims to let workers handle social security and health insurance documents online, speed up cross-border recognition of qualifications, and cut administrative burdens for companies recruiting or posting staff across the EU. The Commission estimates around EUR 6 b…

Jul 23Thu
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Digital IDs in air travel move beyond pilots to operational deployments

    IATA, Amadeus, and SITA state that digital identity technology is mature, with focus shifting to cross-border interoperability and government policy. IATA expects mass adoption within 1-2 years. India's DigiYatra has enabled around 100 million biometric journeys. Challenges remain in government adoption and cross-border trust. Europe's EES delays highlight airport capacity issues. Passenger demand is strong, with about 80% wanting smartphones to manage travel credentials.

Jul 20Mon
  1. PhocusWire All News

    EU Digital ID Initiatives Gain Momentum, User Familiarity Lags

    The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is set to be provided to citizens by the end of 2026, but Phocuswright research shows only 15%-18% of travelers in the UK, France, and Germany are familiar with it. At Phocuswright Europe 2026, experts discussed that adoption will increase once the European Commission shares more information.

May 26Tue
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Spain's Digital ID rollout goes live as hotels remain cautiously optimistic

    Since April 2, hotels and other businesses in Spain are legally required to accept the new MiDNI mobile identity app as valid identification. This is part of Europe's eIDAS 2.0 framework, making Spain one of the first major live test cases for digital identity in hotel operations. The industry response is mixed, with compliance as the main driver, but fragmented technology and guest adoption remain challenges.

May 13Wed
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets

    Online travel agency Trip.com announced a pilot with IATA to use digital identities stored in Google Wallet and Apple Wallet to autofill booking details, reducing friction and errors. The pilot was announced at IATA's Airline Global Conference in Amsterdam, with Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and digital identity platform Hopae expected to participate. Future rollout may include U.S. and U.K. users. IATA says digital identity is key to seamless travel and plans a new PoC in China.

Jan 8Thu
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus and ICAO Sign MoU to Advance Air Transport Digital Transformation

    Amadeus and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding in support of ICAO's "No Country Left Behind" (NCLB) goal. The partnership seeks to enhance States' capacity to adopt advanced digital technologies that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of international air transport systems. Focus areas include capacity-building and technical assistance to states, promoting biometrics interoperability consistent with ICAO Doc 9303 and the TRIP Roadmap, and training programs on digital identity and biometrics. Initial NCLB deliverables are expected in the first half of 2026.

Sep 16Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus and Lufthansa test EU Digital Identity Wallet

    Amadeus and Lufthansa, both partners in the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium Large Scale pilot project, successfully tested the EUDI Wallet this summer for online check-in and in-person airport scenarios including check-in, bag-drop and boarding. Available to citizens in 2026 and provided by Member States, the EUDI Wallet securely stores identity documents such as passports and national ID cards, payment methods and biometric profiles. Amadeus has enhanced its Travel Ready solution to provide infrastructure enabling third-party wallets to operate with the travel industry, and plans to test digital travel credential use cases such as airport security and border control later in 2025.