Bengaluru airport trials contactless international travel with facial recognition

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Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport tested contactless international travel using facial recognition and digital identity technology. The trials, involving IndiGo and Digi Yatra, demonstrated a seamless digital journey from booking to boarding, with passengers controlling their data via a Self-Sovereign Identity framework. This initiative aligns with IATA's global efforts to standardize contactless travel and could pave the way for faster, more secure international journeys.


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