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Wong, W. (2026, October 28). Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive digital identity certification from IATA. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3372476/hong-kong-worlds-first-airport-receive-digital-identity-certification-iata
Wong, Wynna. “Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive digital identity certification from IATA.” South China Morning Post, 28 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3372476/hong-kong-worlds-first-airport-receive-digital-identity-certification-iata.
Wong, Wynna. “Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive digital identity certification from IATA.” South China Morning Post, October 28, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3372476/hong-kong-worlds-first-airport-receive-digital-identity-certification-iata.
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As of October 28, 2026, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) became the world’s first airport to receive the “One ID” certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This digital identity program aims to streamline passenger security by using facial recognition and biometric data across various checkpoints within airports. However, despite this achievement, the wider adoption of facial recognition technology at HKIA has been slower than anticipated due to strict government regulations and privacy concerns. The certification signifies that HKIA is one of only two initial recipients of IATA's digital identity standards, positioning it as a pioneer in global aviation security innovation.