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AI, biometrics reshape passenger experience, but visa complexity remains barrier: IATA

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28 October 2026

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Travel Tech

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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

IATA's 2026 Global Passenger Survey reports rising passenger adoption of AI, biometric technology, and digital passports to improve travel experience, but complex visa and immigration procedures increasingly deter international travel, especially amid inconsistent eVisa standards across countries.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Travel Tech.

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Digital travel credentials and biometrics are becoming travel expectations but slow, complex visa rules and uneven eVisa verification block your market access. You must target partnerships with governments pushing eVisa standardisation.

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