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Government testing DigiYatra for international flights

Government testing DigiYatra for international flights

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  • center · 2 outlets

    NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday said that DigiYatra, the contactless and paperless initiative which relies on face recognition technology, has begun trial runs for international passengers at seven airports in India. A wider rollout across the country is planned in 2027 by…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 1 outlet

    Touch points while travelling on select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. According to Ministry of Civil Aviation, the trials are being conducted at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar airports. Eligible passengers will be able to use the facility…

    — The Economic Times

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Centre starts DigiYatra trial runs for international flyers in seven cities

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday said that DigiYatra, the contactless and paperless initiative which relies on face recognition technology, has begun trial runs for international passengers at seven airports in India. A wider rollout across the country is planned in 2027 by…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Digi Yatra trials for international passengers begin at seven airports, wider rollout likely in 2027

Trials for the Digi Yatra facility have commenced at seven airports across India for international passengers. This service is available on a trial basis for Indian nationals with e-passports. It will initially operate on select international flights by Air India and IndiGo. Digi Yatra utilizes…

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