Hyderabad Airport initiates digital processing of passengers

Hyderabad: As part of the Centre’s Digi Yatra program, the Hyderabad airport on August 18 will roll out the Digital processing of passengers as a proof of concept.
With DigiYatra, passengers will be automatically processed based on a facial recognition system at select checkpoints including Departure Domestic Entry Gate 3 and at the Security Hold Area (SHA) in the passenger terminal building.
DigiYatra Technical team has developed an exclusive mobile app for enrollment. The passengers are requested to download the app to avail services offered by the DigiYatra program. The app was launched on  August 15 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Speaking about the launch of the Digi Yatra initiative, CEO-GHIAL Pradeep Panicker said, “The Digiyatra initiative envisages airline travelers, a speedy, hassle-free, digitally unified air travel experience across all stages of the journey. It is a milestone in the history of Indian aviation, and we are proud to be chosen as one of the airports for a proof of concept for Digi Yatra by the Government of India.” “GHIAL had earlier initiated face recognition trials which received wide acclaim across the airport ecosystem. This technology will enable passengers paperless travel, and they will be able to use a face scan as a boarding pass,” he added.