HNL Airport Adopts SITA's Smart Path to Support CBP Congressional Mandate for Passenger Screening

Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has adopted SITA's Smart Path, a biometric-enabled technology, to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection's congressional mandate for passenger screening on exit from the U.S.

Here's what you need to know:

1. SITA has deployed 54 face pods across Terminals 1 and 2, offering all international passengers a touchless and streamlined departure experience. Travelers can swiftly verify their identity through a quick and secure biometric process.

2. For those who choose not to participate or cannot be matched to a photo on record, the traditional inspection process for U.S. departures remains available, ensuring flexibility for all travelers.

3. SITA's Smart Path, powered by NEC's biometric face capture solution, has over 600 biometric touchpoints deployed across the U.S., with an impressive 99.5% match rate. The system confirms traveler identities by comparing live photos to government-provided images in seconds.

4. The adoption of SITA's U.S. Exit Solution at HNL aims to not only comply with CBP mandates but also significantly improve the overall passenger experience. This advancement lays the groundwork for potential future extensions of biometric passenger solutions.

Edwin Sniffen, Director of the Hawaii Department of Transportation, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to announce our adoption of the U.S. Exit Solution in partnership with SITA. This solution will help us support CBP’s congressional mandate while making the experience fast and efficient for our customers."