Faster Boarding Process Now Active at Italian Airports
by Adriana ruiz
Effective immediately, passengers boarding domestic and Schengen-area flights from Italian airports will no longer be required to present a physical identity document at the gate. Instead, the boarding pass alone will suffice, as announced by ENAC (Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority) following approval from the Ministry of the Interior.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline airport procedures and reduce boarding time for travelers within the European Union’s free-movement zone. ENAC estimates that this measure could affect over 51 million passengers annually and reduce boarding checks by 50%, significantly cutting wait times.
However, identification will still be required for all flights outside the Schengen Area.
Identification Must Still Be Carried
Although the document check at boarding has been waived for Schengen flights, travelers are still required to carry valid identification, as it may be requested at any point during the journey. Security procedures at Italian airports remain unchanged, and the decision applies only to identity checks at boarding gates.
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