The travel industry should learn from the omnichannel approach of ecommerce and take advantage of travelers’ readiness to use biometrics. It mentions how, in mid 2024, Curaçao Airport introduced the Curaçao Express Pass, the world’s first biometric digital ID system for pre-flight verification and touchless border control. The approach supports global interoperability across platforms like Amadeus’ biometric wallet, IATA’s One ID, and Apple and Google ID wallets. As airports around the world expand and see increased passenger flows, SITA is positioning itself as the provider of infrastructure, if not the biometric technology, through its Digital Travel Ecosystem. Article Topicsairport biometrics | Amadeus | biometrics | consumer adoption | digital travel | digital wallets