IATA Advocates for Swift Global Implementation of Digital Identity Solutions

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies today, March 19, in Sydney, Australia.

These technologies are essential for enhancing aviation security and operational efficiency worldwide.

IATA made the call during the Sydney Leaders’ Week Conference hosted by Qantas. Participants voiced their agreement, highlighting the need for collaboration in implementing Verifiable Credentials (VC) and Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs).

Key Benefits of Identity Tech to the Global Aviation Sector

It is widely acknowledged that digital identity can bring the following benefits to aviation security:

• Stronger Document Integrity: Reducing fraud and unauthorized access.
• Global Trust: Enabling secure, cross-border, interoperable identity verification.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining document verification for a smoother passenger experience, enhancing regulatory oversight, and optimizing resource allocation.

According to Nick Careen, “Global cooperation keeps flying secure. Adopting Verifiable Credentials and Decentralized Identifiers standards is a natural next step in reinforcing security, trust, and efficiency.”
“IATA’s One ID initiative promotes globally interoperable digital identity standards, enabling passengers to verify their travel documents before departure and move through the airport using biometric recognition instead of physical documents.”