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Italy Simplifies Boarding: Boarding Passes Only, Security Concerns Rise

7/12/2025

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Italy has taken a bold step for air travelers, allowing them to board domestic and Schengen flights armed only with their boarding passes, as confirmed by ENAC. This move promises to streamline the boarding process, but passports must still be on hand for random checks. Consumer group Codacons warns, however, that this could pose security risks.

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Italy has taken a bold step for air travelers, allowing them to board domestic and Schengen flights armed only with their boarding passes, as confirmed by ENAC. This move promises to streamline the boarding process, but passports must still be on hand for random checks. Consumer group Codacons warns, however, that this could pose security risks.