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Trial on, Chennai airport to introduce DigiYatra for international departures in 2027

Trial on, Chennai airport to introduce DigiYatra for international departures in 2027

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Chennai airport will roll out the DigiYatra digital passenger verification system for international departures from early 2027. A two‑month trial started on November 1 and will run through December 31. During the trial, Indian e‑passport holders flying abroad from Chennai can clear terminal entry, security checks and boarding using facial‑recognition technology, as the city joins the DigiYatra trials for international passengers.

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    CHENNAI: The Chennai airport is set to introduce the DigiYatra digital passenger verification system for international departure passengers from early 2027. A two-month trial of the system began on November 1 and will continue until December 31. As part of the trial, DigiYatra verification is being…

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CHENNAI: The Chennai airport is set to introduce the DigiYatra digital passenger verification system for international departure passengers from early 2027. A two-month trial of the system began on November 1 and will continue until December 31. As part of the trial, DigiYatra verification is being…

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Trial on, Chennai airport to introduce DigiYatra for international departures in 2027

CHENNAI: The Chennai airport is set to introduce the DigiYatra digital passenger verification system for international departure passengers from early 2027. A two-month trial of the system began on November 1 and will continue until December 31. As part of the trial, DigiYatra verification is being…

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Chennai airport joins Digi Yatra trials for international passengers

CHENNAI: Indian e-passport holders flying abroad from Chennai can now clear terminal entry, security checks and boarding using facial recognition, with the city joining the Digi Yatra trials for international passengers that began on November 1. The trials, which will run until December 31, cover…

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