Entrust emerges as global pioneer in seamless travel and digital travel credentials

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted identities, payments, and data announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences.

Eurostar SmartCheck system

With Entrust solutions helping to power the Eurostar SmartCheck system, the UK Home Office's digitised immigration application process, the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, and more, Entrust is pioneering the implementation of Digital Travel Credentials that are transforming the travel experience.

"Entrust's participation in the launch of the Eurostar SmartCheck programme marks a significant milestone in the journey to realising more secure and efficient international rail journeys,” said Julia Simpson, World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) President, and CEO.

Biometric technology and digitalisation

“The implementation of a biometric walkthrough experience, with the very latest technology to digitise the passport, brings to life WTTC’s digital borders."

"It is a model that can be applied to many modes of international travel and I hope it will inspire others to adopt innovative solutions to take the hassle out of travel while making it more secure.”

Digital Travel Credentials

Entrust has taken the lead in transforming pre-boarding check-in processes and seamless border experiences

In a rapidly evolving travel industry where travelers demand simpler, faster, and more secure solutions, Entrust has taken the lead in transforming pre-boarding check-in processes and seamless border experiences.

Leveraging its innovative Identity Verification platform, Entrust has derived Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), which are a digital representation of a traveler’s identity. With the recent launch of the Eurostar SmartCheck programme, Entrust has solidified its position as a global pioneer in DTC implementation worldwide.

SmartCheck biometric service

Another notable example of Entrust solutions in use today is the UK Home Office's expansion of its digitised immigration application process, with the launch of the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Eurostar launched its SmartCheck biometric service, in full production since July 2023, and has undergone rigorous testing, demonstrating its efficacy through several thousand trips. Entrust, in collaboration with SmartCheck partner iProov, and using Inverid’s ReadID, has nurtured this programme from its pilot stage in 2022 to its full-scale launch initially for Business Premier and Carte Blanche travelers.

Identity Verification platform

With consent-based one-to-one facial matching, your face becomes your check-in ticket, boarding pass, and passport"

"We are honoured to be advancing the realisation of this digital transformation in travel and borders,” said Gordon Wilson, Vice President and Global Lead of Seamless Travel at Entrust.

“Entrust’s cutting-edge Identity Verification platform and seamless travel solution approach redefine the travel experience. With consent-based one-to-one facial matching, your face becomes your check-in ticket, boarding pass, and passport for border exit or entry, this is the future of the traveler experience."

Seamless Travel solution

Entrust first demonstrated its Seamless Travel solution during the Canadian Chain of Trust pilot programme and in collaboration with the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA).

The solution derives the DTC to support the transformation of travel in line with the desired seamless traveler journey defined by the WTTC and aligns with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO -TRIP) and the One ID programme goals of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The travel industry can operationalise seamless travel with pilots and plan full production rollouts.