Air India launches DigiYatra for contactless travel at 17 airports

Home
»
Stories
»
2025
»
April

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation announces NLRB-scheduled vote to remove union officials

Families recount the horror of MH17 ten years on - Airline Ratings

777-9 Enters Certification Flight Testing - AVweb

Kompass Kapital Sets New Course with Airshare Investment

Qatar Airways Landing An A350 In Hamburg Makes A Powerful Statement - Airline Ratings

EBAA Backs Dassault's Sustainability Lawsuit against European Commission | AIN

American Airlines Now Lets You Earn And Spend Miles On Concerts And Events

Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding the FAA but escapes punishment sought by victims’ families | CNN Business

IATA partners with Aviation Sustainability Forum to tackle cabin waste

Qatar Airways In Talks To Buy 20% Of Virgin Australia - Airline Ratings

Boeing Will Buy Spirit AeroSystems For $4.7 Billion In Stock & Airbus Enters $559 Million Agreement For Its Parts

Bombardier Global Jet Production Stops in Toronto as Union Workers Strike | AIN

Justice Department To Offer Boeing a Plea Deal Related to Max Crashes

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30

As air taxi services make progress in U.S., no timeline set for liftoff over L.A. traffic

Global Industry News

Air India launches DigiYatra for contactless travel at 17 airports

Airports

Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India | Air India

By Sky Industry News

Apr 14, 2025

Air India has announced the launch of the DigiYatra platform for contactless travel on domestic flights from 17 Indian airports. The announcement was made in a post on X on April 13.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, DigiYatra is a government-backed initiative designed to digitize the airport experience in India using facial recognition technology for a seamless, contactless journey. Passengers register on the DigiYatra mobile app and link their travel credentials with a facial biometric ID to access entry, security, and boarding gates. This system is part of India’s broader effort to modernize its aviation infrastructure and enhance passenger convenience.

Air India's announcement highlights that passengers can now use DigiYatra services at 17 Indian airports, including major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. According to the Airports Authority of India, the DigiYatra system enables a faster, paperless journey by reducing queues and wait times across terminals. As of early 2024, DigiYatra had over 5 million registered users nationwide, reflecting growing adoption among domestic travelers.

Get the Newsletter

Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

As reported by the Financial Times, DigiYatra ensures privacy by storing a passenger’s credentials on their mobile device rather than on centralized government servers. The system shares data only with the airport’s infrastructure and deletes it within 24 hours after travel, ensuring compliance with data protection standards. The platform’s decentralized architecture and convenience have led to increased usage across major Indian airports.

Air India, India’s national airline, was founded in 1932 and is currently owned by the Tata Group. Headquartered in New Delhi, the airline operates an extensive domestic and international network covering routes across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Under Tata's leadership, Air India is undergoing a multi-year transformation that includes fleet modernization, digital upgrades, and enhancements to customer service.