In an executive interview, Gillian Jones, senior business development manager of Condatis, and Vikas Bhola, CEO of Neoke, suggested that a shift towards digital ID adoption may help facilitate the connected trip, but it can feel daunting. 

And while fragmentation presents a barrier, standardization is another concern, with regions and industries developing their own frameworks for implementing SSI.

According to Bhola, however, the standards from the International Air Transport Association and the International Civil Aviation Office, combined with European Union’s efforts, put the “interoperable private layer” within reach.

Trust, again, is a key component, specifically for providers like Neoke that will be responsible for onboarding and adhering to varying standards.  

“Trust and the orchestration of trust is the holy grail to enable that connected trip, connected travel,” Bhola said.