Air transport technology company SITA is installing its SmartPath technology across nine Indian airports in a partnership with Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The partnership is a key element of AAI’s strategy to digitalize Indian airports as part of DigiYatra - an initiative created by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation - to revolutionize air travel in India by providing passengers with a paperless airport experience using advanced facial recognition technology.
"With a focus on delivering digital travel, improving airport efficiency, and future-proofing operations with smart, agile solutions, India has a unique opportunity to revolutionize its airports with truly world-class infrastructure,” said Sumesh Patel, President, APAC, SITA.
“It is vital in this connected era that travel across the globe is as seamless as possible and we are ready to help India continue to innovate in their digitalization efforts with SITA technology as the DigiYatra initiative spreads across India."
AAI will use SITA's products and solutions - including SITA Smart Path, Passenger Flow Management (PFM) solution, and Face Pods – which offer biometric solutions at most touchpoints across the airport, meaning a contact-free travel experience across nine Indian airports.