India is poised to implement facial recognition technology (FRT) for international air travel, with a pilot project scheduled for June 2025. This initiative, spearheaded by the Digi Yatra Foundation, aims to streamline airport procedures by eliminating the need for physical ID checks. The platform currently operates for domestic flights and is expected to expand its reach to international travelers through collaboration with immigration and visa-issuing agencies.
The Digi Yatra initiative, a digital platform that streamlines air travel by eliminating the need for physical documents, is expanding to nine new airports in India. The initiative, developed by Dataevolve Solutions, uses facial recognition to verify passenger identities, making travel more efficient and seamless.
India’s innovative facial recognition technology, Digi Yatra, is poised to expand to international passengers, aiming to enhance travel efficiency and convenience. This move is part of a broader trend towards digitization in Indian airports, including the launch of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP). These initiatives demonstrate India’s commitment to improving airport operations and positioning itself as a leader in travel technology.
A power outage has hit Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, causing disruptions to boarding, check-in, and Digi Yatra services. Passengers are reporting significant delays and inconvenience due to the outage.
Paperless and seamless air travel is now a reality at Coimbatore International Airport. The airport has successfully installed and tested the Digi Yatra system, offering passengers a convenient and hassle-free experience at three key checkpoints: entry, check-in, and boarding. Digi Yatra utilizes facial recognition technology and the dedicated Digi Yatra mobile app to streamline the travel process, simplifying passenger clearance at the airport.
