DigiYatra to Expand to 25 More Airports By 2024

Brace yourselves, air travellers! The seamless, contactless experience of DigiYatra is poised for a major expansion.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday announced that 25 additional airports will be onboard with this innovative facial recognition technology by 2024, significantly enhancing the convenience of domestic air travel in India.

What is DigiYatra?

DigiYatra is a groundbreaking initiative that leverages Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) to facilitate contactless and seamless movement of passengers at various checkpoints within airports. The system aims to streamline the passenger journey, making it more efficient and secure.

Imagine gliding through security and boarding gates without a single swipe or scan – that’s the magic of DigiYatra!

How DigiYatra Works

1. Registration: Passengers register on the DigiYatra app using Aadhaar-based validation and capture a self-image.
2. Boarding Pass Scan: At the airport, scan your bar-coded boarding pass to share your credentials with the airport.
3. E-Gate Authentication: Walk up to the e-gate, scan your boarding pass, and let the facial recognition system verify your identity and travel document.
4. Seamless Entry: Upon successful verification, the e-gate opens, granting you access to the airport terminal.

Phased Rollout

Minister Scindia revealed that DigiYatra is set to be introduced in two phases. In the first phase, the facility will be implemented at 14 airports, followed by an additional 11 airports in the second phase in the coming year.

• Phase 1 (2024): DigiYatra will be implemented at 14 additional airports.
• Phase 2 (2024): An additional 11 airports will join the DigiYatra network.

By the end of 2024, a total of 38 airports, catering to approximately 95% of domestic air traffic, will be equipped with this cutting-edge technology.

Nationwide Coverage

By the end of 2024, DigiYatra is poised to be available at a total of 38 airports across the country. Currently operational at 13 airports, handling approximately 85% of domestic air passenger traffic, the expansion will cover airports handling about 95% of the nation’s air traffic.

Enhanced Convenience and Security

DigiYatra promises a plethora of benefits for both passengers and airlines:

• Faster Check-in and Boarding: Say goodbye to long queues! Facial recognition speeds up the verification process, leading to smoother airport journeys.
• Enhanced Security: FRT adds an extra layer of security by verifying passenger identity against travel documents.
• Paperless Travel: No more carrying boarding passes or physical documents – DigiYatra makes travel light and hassle-free.

Driving Innovation

The DigiYatra Foundation, a not-for-profit company, spearheads this initiative. With leading airport authorities like AAI, CIAL, BIAL, DIAL, HIAL, and MIAL as their shareholders, DigiYatra is poised to revolutionize the way we fly in India.

Get Ready for a Smoother Flight Experience

As DigiYatra spreads its wings across the nation, air travel is set for a paradigm shift. Get ready to experience a faster, more secure, and truly contactless journey through the skies!