The days of fumbling through your bag for a boarding pass or waiting in long check-in lines at the airport may soon be over.
A major overhaul to air travel is in the works, with the United Nations aviation agency preparing to roll out a “digital travel credential” system that could replace traditional passports and boarding passes altogether.
Backed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the plan aims to make flying faster, smoother and more secure—by letting passengers move through airports using only their faces and smartphones.
A Journey Pass on Your Phone
Instead of showing a physical passport or scanning a boarding pass, travelers will be able to upload their passport information to their phones and…
