Future of Airports in India: DigiYatra for International Travel, Coming Soon
Photo Credit: India is keen to introduce Digiyatra for international travel. Pixabay / JoshuaWoroniecki
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Turning international travel into “a walk in the park” may take time, but wouldn't it be nice to skip those endless queues at airport gates, airline counters, immigration, and security checks? DigiYatra has made domestic travel a smoother ride. If rolled out for international travel, we could all breathe a little easier!
India is actively working on expanding the DigiYatra facility for international travel. The DigiYatra Foundation expects to start prototype testing on e-passport based enrollment from next month, the CEO of DigiYatra Foundation, Suresh Khadakbhavi, said recently at an event in Saudi Arabia.
What Is DigiYatra? This digital initiative, aimed at revolutionizing airport check-ins, uses a mobile app that allows passengers to use facial recognition as a boarding pass.
When Was This Launched? Launched on December 1, 2022, at three airports — New Delhi, Varanasi, and Bengaluru — DigiYatra has swiftly expanded its footprint, now operating in 14 airports across India and set to launch in another 14 next month.
Now, DigiYatra for International TravelThe next frontier for DigiYatra is international travel.
https://twitter.com/TheSanjivKapoor/status/1794545236242559305The integration of chip-enabled e-passports into the app is a crucial step
