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.
Impact and considerations
The use of digital identity in travel booking promises to streamline processes, reduce errors, and give travelers more control over data, with practical implications for business travelers.
Key points
- Trip.com partners with IATA to pilot digital identity autofill for bookings.
- Pilot involves Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Hopae.
- Future rollout may include U.S. and U.K. users.
- IATA plans a new digital ID PoC in China.
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- First source publication
- 13 May 2026, 18:55
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- 13 Aug 2026, 08:17
- Last updated
- 13 May 2026, 18:55
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