DigiYatra is a user-friendly initiative that is driven by facial recognition technology. A move that helps in making travel a lot more seamless experience for people, it has now been revealed that there are plans to introduce this service at 14 more airports by the end of April. If you’re also curious about all the airports that will soon have this service, they are as follows.
DigiYatra To Be Introduced To 14 More Airports
Both registered and non-registered users can now utilize the facial recognition system for a smooth and efficient transit through our #GatewayToGoodness.#SVPIA #PassengerFirst #Travel #Comfort #Airport #Aviation #Ahmedabad #India
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— Ahmedabad Airport (@ahmairport) February 21, 2024
In a recent report by Financial Express, it was mentioned that soon DigiYatra will be introduced in 14 more airports by the end of April. Taking significant steps towards making air travel a lot easier, this announcement was made by DigiYatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi.
What Are The 14 Airports?
At #AhmedabadAirport, ensuring the comfort and security of all our passengers is our top priority. With this in mind, we are delighted to announce that all E-gates at the Pre-Embarkation Security Check Area are now equipped with #DigiYatra.
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— Ahmedabad Airport (@ahmairport) February 21, 2024
So, if you’re also wondering about all the airports that will see the expansion of the service, they will be as follows –
Bagdogra Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
Chandigarh Airport
Chennai Airport
Coimbatore Airport
Dabolim Airport
Indore Airport
Mangalore Airport
Patna Airport
Raipur Airport
Ranchi Airport
Srinagar Airport
Trivandrum Airport
Vishakhapatnam Airport
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that this facility is currently operational in as many as 14 airports. Although available only for domestic travellers, efforts are still being made to extend the service to international passengers as well. In fact, nearly 5 million users currently use the app!
How Does This Service Work?
Use these QR codes or click on the below links to download and install the new Digi Yatra app.
Links for the New App
Android : https://t.co/OHPOYN9cGh
Apple iOS: https://t.co/CdjGFj0oOq#FamilyTravel #seamlessjourneys #hasslefreetravel #airportexperience #easytravel… pic.twitter.com/NZwTPhexVf— Digi Yatra Official (@DigiYatraOffice) March 28, 2024
Besides the introduction to other airports, there is also work underway to enhance the experience for users and expand these services for international travel. For those who aren’t aware of how this service works, all the passengers need to do is, just register their details on DigiYatra App. It uses Aadhaar-based validation and self-image capture after which, the boarding pass is scanned and is then transmitted to the airport. Once the passenger reaches the airport, they can scan the barcoded boarding pass. And the facial recognition system at the gate validates the passenger’s identity and travel documents. Once the verification is completed, they can proceed to enter the airport.
Yes, it is as simple as this sounds and once this validation is complete, the passengers will then have to go through the standard security clearance procedure before they can board the aircraft.
At this point, it’s also worth mentioning that a new DigiYatra App is now available on Google Play Store and App Store for both iPhone and Android users.
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