Tuesday, April 16, 2024
SITA, a prominent technology leader in the air transport sector, is pioneering the digital transformation in aviation with its advanced biometric and digital travel technologies. As the sole provider of comprehensive solutions in the industry, SITA is in a unique position to spearhead innovation and shape the future of air travel.
With projections indicating that passenger numbers will rise to 8 billion by 2040, up from 4 billion in 2019, the urgency for a digital, biometric-enhanced future is clear. SITA’s latest Biometrics White Paper, titled ‘Face the Future,’ illustrates the significant demand this increase will place on both existing and new airport infrastructures, border control, and airline operations. The paper emphasizes that the traditional paper-based and manual travel processes will no longer suffice.
At the core of this transformation are trusted digital identities, which are essential for facilitating smooth and secure journeys both within and outside airport settings. SITA is dedicated to creating trusted, privacy-conscious, and efficient solutions that directly tackle the challenges faced by the industry.
Stefan Schaffner, VP of Airports at SITA, said: “Digital travel credentials are the game changer that is redefining the air travel landscape. By harnessing biometric technology and digital solutions, we’re empowering passengers and operators to navigate the journey with unprecedented ease and confidence”.
Digital travel credentials enable passengers to establish a secure, privacy-protected identity from anywhere, simplifying the registration and check-in processes. SITA’s solutions integrate smoothly with existing infrastructure, facilitating an easy transition to digital methodologies for both travelers and operators. Furthermore, SITA is extending its digital travel solutions to airlines globally with its innovative airline offerings.
Privacy, security, and compliance are of utmost importance. SITA adheres to privacy-by-default and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring compliance with regulations and building trust with passengers. As a leader in digital travel, SITA supports universal standards and enhances global efforts to better identification and data exchange protocols.
SITA’s success in Aruba showcases the transformative impact of biometrics and broader digital travel solutions. In collaboration with Indicio and Aruba’s Ministry of Tourism and Public Health, SITA introduced the Aruba Happy One Pass (AHOP). This system allows travelers to swiftly pass through immigration checks using digital credentials, prioritizing both security and privacy. This solution, compliant with international standards, demonstrates how quickly governments can integrate and deploy digital travel technologies.
“After a successful pilot, the Aruba Happy One Pass is now a hit with international travelers,” said Schaffner. “It’s a testament to the power of trusted digital identities to enhance the travel experience.”
More recently, SITA has secured a deal to provide its passenger processing solutions to 43 airports managed by the Airports Authority of India, catering to 500 million passengers. This marks a significant adoption of cloud-based technologies for passenger and baggage processing in the rapidly expanding Indian aviation sector.
SITA’s flagship solutions, including SITA Smart Path and Advance Passenger Processing (APP), reflect its commitment to leading the digital evolution in travel. The company’s collaborative projects, like those with Indicio and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), showcase its dedication to innovation and industry-wide cooperation.
As SITA celebrates its 75th anniversary, we honor our legacy of fulfilling community needs through innovation and collaboration. Today, we continue to lead in digital travel solutions, providing secure, seamless, and efficient services for travelers, operators, and governments worldwide, as the exclusive provider of end-to-end digital travel solutions across airports and beyond.
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