International

IATA Survey: Entry Rules Deter 43% of Travelers as AI, Biometrics Gain Ground

By Assel Satubaldina  on 30 October 2026

ASTANA — Immigration requirements discouraged 43% of surveyed air passengers from visiting a destination, up from 33% in 2025, even as travelers increasingly embrace artificial intelligence and biometric technology to simplify their journeys, according to a new survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The 2026 Global Passenger...