Supplier
SITA
SITA Smart Path Biometric Boarding
Face-based single-token journey from kerb to boarding.
Smart Path is SITA's biometric passenger processing solution, enabling face-based check-in, bag drop, security and boarding. It ties into the airport common-use platform and airline DCS to deliver a single-token journey. Deployed widely across GCC carriers and airports with integrations into Emirates, Etihad and Qatar biometric programmes.
SITA Smart Path Biometric Boarding
access · control
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- access control
- Launched
- 2017
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 4
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Biometric | Face-match (1:N against flight gallery) |
| Throughput at boarding gate | Up to 400 pax / gate / hour |
| Match time | < 2 seconds |
| Integration protocols | IATA One ID aligned, REST APIs |
| IP rating (kiosk) | IP54 indoor terminal |
| Consent / privacy | On-demand enrolment, ephemeral templates |
| Compatible DCS | Altea, SabreSonic, Navitaire |
| Liveness | Passive PAD + optional active |
Compatibility
Works with
- Works with SITA AirportConnect Open and Collins MUSE common-use
- Interoperates with government e-gates where regulator permits
- Bag-drop integrations with SITA Baggage and Vanderlande PAX
- Supports Apple and Google digital wallet flows
Certifications
Approvals
IATA One ID aligned
ISO 27001
GDPR / PDPL compliant
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
End-to-end biometric journey for Emirates first / business.
Use case 2
Self-boarding gates reducing boarding by 40%.
Use case 3
Kerb-to-gate experience at a new terminal.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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