IATA: Europeans are the most cautious about biometrics and digital passports in travel
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 Yusupov