The growth forecast for biometric self-service passenger touchpoints globally suggests advanced airports are equipped for sophisticated identity management, and higher revenues, in the modern era of travel.
Collecting product analysis across geographical regions worldwide, the data, provided by Valour Consultancy, shows the sector’s healthy economics associated with upgrading security and streamlined journeys for travellers.
Biometrics installations show a steady upward trend on the graphs in 2025, whilst co-existing with the unchanging dependency on non-biometric systems.
In the present time, the research maintains non-biometric systems in the equation across European aviation, however, it also predicts a shift from 2028 onwards that the co-balance of biometric and non-biometric technologies will no longer be necessary, as biometric modalities increasingly provide greater levels of productivity to verify travellers. With a more streamlined, efficient process benefiting airports and passengers, market revenues from biometric installations are expected to rise everywhere.
Service expectations from customers, governments and regulators remain high. The report states: “Governments and regulatory bodies continue to update legislation to include biometric capabilities in border control programs. Initiatives such as the US Safer Arrivals and Biometric Exit programmes, as well as the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), mandate biometric capture for third-country nationals (TCNs), enhancing the passenger experience and promoting more integrated, seamless journeys”.
