IATA Survey: Entry Rules Deter 43% of Travelers as AI, Biometrics Gain Ground
A survey by the International Air Transport Association shows that immigration requirements discourage many air passengers from visiting certain destinations. This figure rose to 43 percent, compared to 33 percent in 2025. The findings come from the 2026 Global Passenger Survey which included over 10,000 participants. At the same time, travelers are using biometric technology and artificial intelligence more often to make their trips easier.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. 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 Survey, based on more than 10,000… The post IATA Survey: Entry Rules Deter 43% of Travelers as AI, Biometrics Gain Ground appeared first on The Astana Times .