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