Amadeus joins travel industry coalition urging EU Digital Omnibus to support voluntary biometric journeys

• Amadeus joined a new travel industry coalition urging EU policymakers to allow voluntary biometric journeys under the planned Digital Omnibus framework.
• The group called for technology-neutral rules with safeguards, passenger choice, non-biometric alternatives, data deletion rights, secure use limited to a journey.
• Coalition members warned the proposal could unintentionally restrict biometric use, potentially slowing investment in airport and airline throughput technologies.
• IATA survey data cited: 74% of travelers would share biometric data instead of showing a passport or boarding pass.

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