Pune Airport: ‘DigiYatra’ preferred by passengers; Passengers will be able to access the terminal in just a few seconds

The number of passengers using ‘DigiYatra’ at Pune Airport has increased. With around 57 percent of passengers using ‘DigiYatra’.

The Pune Airport Authority installed terminal gate scanner machines on March 31, 2023, so that passengers do not have to queue up to reach the terminal. After testing the facility on four thousand passengers, DigiYatra service was started. In the initial period, the response from passengers was very low. Even some airlines did not respond to this. Later, along with passengers, various airlines also started preferring DigiYatra. A lot of time is saved as passengers can access the terminal in just a few seconds. Passengers do not need to wait in queues for check-in. Therefore, the number of passengers using the ‘DigiYatra’ service is increasing.

How to avail of DigiYatra benefits?

·         Passengers should download the DigiYatra app before travelling.

·         Passengers should register their details on the DigiYatra app by linking their Aadhaar Card number

·         After registering on the app, passengers will not need time for check-in.

·         The face of the passengers will be scanned in front of the scanner installed outside the terminal.

·         CISF personnel will then verify the scanned photograph and ticket of the passengers.

Data of passengers using the DigiYatra facility (till last week’s Friday)

·         Indigo – 4918

·         Vistara – 351

·         SpiceJet – 502

·         Air India – 453

·         Akasa – 452

A Pune airport official said that DigiYatra service at Pune Airport is getting a good response from passengers. Compared to the total number of passengers, 57 percent of the passengers are using ‘DigiYatra’. This facility is saving time for passengers.