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The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 2026 Global Passenger Survey showed that Europeans are the least willing to share biometric data at airports — 70% versus 78% globally on average. At the same time, biometrics has already become a mainstream practice, and immigration requirements are increasingly deterring travelers.
Otabek YusupovA power surge at Stansted Airport temporarily knocked out a number of systems: passengers reported hours-long queues at passport control and the shutdown of the shuttle, which was replaced by buses. The airport said all systems had been restored and apologised for the disruptions.
Otabek YusupovRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow would welcome practical steps by South Korea to normalize bilateral relations, but noted that Seoul ties them to the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He also said the possible resumption of direct flights was discussed.
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