The app was launched at Visakhapatnam, Patna, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Goa (Dabolim), Indore, Ranchi, Coimbatore and Bagdogra airports today.
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) launched DigiYatra, a biometric-based smartphone application for airport entry, at nine airports on Friday (september 6). The app was launched at Visakhapatnam, Patna, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Goa (Dabolim), Indore, Ranchi, Coimbatore and Bagdogra airports today. DigiYatra app helps you to get rid of long queues waiting that form before entering the airports.
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What is DigiYatra app?
The DigiYatra app provides several advantages for travelers. The Digi Yatra app connects a traveler’s boarding pass to a facial recognition system (FRS) for identity verification. This integration streamlines the process, reducing the time needed to reach the boarding gates and complete pre-security checks.
Advantages of DigiYatra app
- Faster Entry: DigiYatra streamlines the process, allowing for quicker movement to boarding gates.
- Paperless Transit: The app removes the need for physical boarding passes and IDs at checkpoints.
- Enhanced Security: Utilizing facial recognition and advanced security measures, DigiYatra ensures that only authorized passengers can access secure areas.
- Privacy: Passenger data is securely stored on the smartphone using encryption and blockchain technology. This data is only shared with the departure airport and is deleted from the airport’s system within 24 hours.
- Real-Time Data: The app enables airport operators to monitor passenger volumes in real time.
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How to Use DigiYatra?
- Download the DigiYatra app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Register with your mobile number and OTP.
- Link your identity credentials via DigiLocker or Aadhaar.
- Upload a selfie to the app.
- Update and share your boarding pass with the departure airport through the app.
