Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has launched a public consultation on infrastructure access conditions and slot allocation criteria at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport, with submissions required by December 29 via the Brasil Participativo platform. Topics to be analyzed include qualification and prioritization criteria for air operators, the impact of existing infrastructure and slot supply on the entry of new companies, and rules for the temporary use of slots with the possibility of reclamation. ANAC stated that this consultation does not constitute a prior decision to modify rules, reserve slots for competition, or adopt a specific allocation mechanism.
Why recommended:Brazil's Civil Aviation Authority is holding a public consultation on slot allocation at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport, allowing readers to understand the scope of access and competition issues it plans to assess.
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA announced the formation of the Responsible Biometric Travel Industry Alliance, calling on EU policymakers to support voluntary, secure use of biometrics by passengers in the Digital Omnibus, while preserving non-biometric alternatives and privacy protections.
Why recommended:The alliance was initiated by five organizations, and its demands are presented alongside IATA passenger survey data, allowing observation of the direction in which EU digital rules constrain biometric boarding pathways.
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA announced on October 1 the formation of the Responsible Biometric Travel Industry Alliance, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus supports voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel, while protecting traveler choice and privacy.
Why recommended:The original text provides the alliance's membership composition, demands and IATA survey data, on which readers can base a judgment of the potential impact of EU digital rules on biometric boarding processes.