Digi Yatra Trials for International Passengers Begin at Seven Indian Airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has begun Digi Yatra trials for international passengers at seven Indian airports—Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, and Amritsar. The trial, running from November to December 2026, allows eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports to use facial recognition technology for contactless verification on select Air India and IndiGo international flights. Digi Yatra complements existing travel procedures, requiring passengers to carry documents and complete mandatory checks. Feedback from the trial will inform a wider rollout planned for 2027.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 31 Oct, 07:43 pm. Other outlets followed.