73% of airline passengers interested in biometrics replacing passports
According to the 2021 Global Passenger Survey from the International Air Travel Association (IATA), 73% of passengers are interested in using biometric data instead of boarding passes and passports for all airport processes.
The survey asked over 13,000 airline passengers about their experiences with air travel, including security processes and the use of biometrics. While 73% of respondents displayed interest in biometrics replacing boarding passes and passports, passengers also expressed concerns around data collection.
Source: 73% of airline passengers interested in biometrics replacing passports | Security Magazine