Biometric Tech: How India's Airports Are Getting Smarter

Traveling through India's airports without papers—only your smile as your ticket. That's the future SITA, a global IT provider, and India's Airports Authority are creating. They've partnered to implement seamless travel through facial recognition. They're called DigiYatra airports. You just download an app, register your face, and say goodbye to waiting lines. Nineteen airports already use this system, and more are coming. Automation isn't just making things faster. It's also making airports greener by trimming down on hardware. People love it, with millions already using the tech. Some might wonder about privacy, but don't worry. SITA upholds privacy laws and procedures. They're not just here to make things efficient, but safe too. Oh, and about those airport helpers? They'll become 'Digi Buddys, ' guiding passengers through the new system. Traditional check-in counters might disappear, but don't worry about those who need help. They'll still be there. Bytes over bricks, that's the plan. As more people travel, airports won't always be able to expand. So, they're smartening up instead. After all, why build more when tech can do more with what's already there?