As the world is going digital, most of the things even in the travel industry are being done electronically. And as a growing IT hub, India too is introducing an array of latest technologies to benefit its citizens and tourists. A beta version of one such new service, the DigiYatra program was successfully introduced at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on 15th August this year.
And now the Ministry of Civil Aviation has rolled out DigiYatra at 3 airports in India. It is aimed to make the boarding process digital and seamless. Further improvising the security, the departure control system of the particular airline the passengers are flying with will verify their data.
Faces to be the New Boarding Passes
Through DigiYatra’s facial recognition technology, passengers will be able to pass through various checkpoints at the airport without physical IDs or boarding passes. This could sound surprising to many but now your face can act as your boarding pass!
Which Airports in India have Implemented the DigiYatra Program?
The Civil Aviation Ministry of India has introduced the DigiYatra Program at one of the three major airports in India on 1st December. These airports are mentioned below:
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi.
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore.
DigiYatra is also believed to be implemented in a phased manner across various other airports in India by next year.
How to Get Paperless Entry at the DigiYatra-Enabled Airports in India?
If you are flying through Delhi, Bangalore or Varanasi, you can avail a paperless and hassle-free entry by following these steps:
Step 1: Download the DigiYatra app from the app store.
Step 2: Register your details on the DigiYatra app.
Step 3: Provide the required Aadhar-based details.
Step 4: Click your selfie for the DigiYatra app.
Step 5: Scan your boarding pass to update in the app.
Step 6: Your credentials will be shared with the airport (Delhi, Bangalore or Varanasi).
Step 7: Go ahead and scan the bar coded boarding pass at the e-gate of the airport.
Step 8: Your identity and travel documents will be validated by the ‘facial recognition system’ at the e-gate.
Step 9: You will now be allowed to enter the airport via the e-gate.
Step 10: Now you can board the aircraft after going through the regular security clearance procedures.
With new travel apps such as DigiYatra, technology has been revolutionizing the tourism sector. With these innovations, you never know, you might soon be able to also see the advent of Metaverse tourism in India.
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