Jan 17, 2023DigiYatra: 3 steps to skip security check queue at airportsSarmeeli Mallick
What is DigiYatra?
Digi Yatra app provide seamless entry of passengers at the airport using facial recognition technology (FRT). It takes lesser time to get through, airport entrance, pre-security check, and boarding gates.Credit: Twitter
DigiYatra facilitates self-Bag Drop, Check-in
DigiYatra service will also facilitate self-Bag Drop and Check-in, using facial recognition to identify passenger and data recall. Digi Yatra will facilitate paperless travel and avoid identity check at multiple points.Credit: iStock
DigiYatra at 3 Indian airports
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia has introduced Digi Yatra program at three airports in India, including New Delhi, Bengaluru & VaranasiCredit: ET Now Digital
DigiYatra at 4 more airports in India
The program is expected to be extended to four additional airports in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Vijayawada by March 2023.Credit: iStock
Skip queue at airports using DigiYatra- 3 Steps
Step 1: When you reach the airport, arrive at the entry E-gate, Gate 2A, terminal 3, to use DigiYatra. Currently, the DigiYatra service is available at this gate only.Credit: Twitter
Scan your face
Step 2: At the gate, share and scan your bar-coded boarding pass/mobile boarding pass. Look into camera of the facial recognition system installed at the gate.Credit: Twitter
Enter boarding gate
Step 3: After successful validation, the e-gate will open automatically to allow entry.Credit: Twitter
How to get DigiYatra app?
DigiYatra app is a free app available on PlayStore for Android phone or App Store for iOS phone.Credit: ET Now Digital
How to use DigiYatra app?
Once downloaded, registration process, link ID credentials using DigiLocker or offline Aadhaar & upload your photo. A Digi Yatra ID will be generated which must be shared when purchasing tickets. The departing airport will receive this ID and passenger data from airlines.Credit: ET Now Digital