This summer, Amadeus, a global travel technology company that powers many airline and airport systems, and Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier and one of Europe’s largest airlines, successfully tested the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) in real travel scenarios.
The test showed how credential-based travel could soon replace manual document checks.
During these tests, travellers could:
- Check-in online by sharing verified ID credentials from their wallet with one click, instead of entering passport data manually.
- Move through the airport by simply tapping their phone at check-in desks, bag drop machines, and boarding gates, rather than repeatedly showing physical documents.
The results point to a future where travel becomes smoother and more secure, thanks to verifiable credentials and privacy-preserving identity verification.
A deeper look: the EWC Passenger Flow Facilitation report
Amadeus also contributed to the EUDI Wallet Consortium’s Passenger Flow Facilitation Report (EWC D2.4), which outlines the architecture, use cases, and lessons learned from these pilot implementations.
The report confirms the feasibility of wallet-based identity sharing for travel and highlights how digital credentials can reduce friction, strengthen privacy, and streamline border processes across the EU.
What’s next
Later this year, the next phase of trials will expand to airport security and border control. These will include biometric enrolment, requiring minimal or no fresh selfies or document scans, and testing the ability for travellers to tap their phones at eGates instead of scanning physical passports.
