IndiGo and Digi Yatra Join Hands to Simplify Travel Experience

IndiGo and Digi Yatra have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the airport experience for travelers in India. Here's a breakdown of how this collaboration simplifies and secures the journey:

Seamless Boarding Pass Integration
- App-to-App Connectivity: IndiGo flyers can now share their boarding pass directly with the Digi Yatra app by tapping “Share with Digi Yatra” after web check-in.
- No QR Scanning Needed: This eliminates the need to manually scan or upload boarding passes, reducing delays and streamlining the process.

Privacy-First Technology
- Offline Deep Linking: The entire transaction occurs offline on the user’s phone—no cloud or server involvement.
- User Consent: Data sharing is permission-based, ensuring only necessary details are shared with airport verifiers.

Powered by Face Biometrics
- Digi Yatra uses Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and facial recognition to enable contactless, secure passenger processing at airports.
- The system is already operational across 24 locations in India, serving over 17 million users.

Leadership Insights
- Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation:
- “This collaboration marks a milestone in transforming air travel into a seamless, secure, and paperless experience.”

- Neetan Chopra, Chief Information and Digital Officer, IndiGo:
- “We’re proud to be among the first airlines to adopt this technology, enhancing convenience and speed for millions of travelers.”

About the Partners
- IndiGo: India’s largest airline, operating 2200+ daily flights across 130+ destinations with a fleet of 400+ aircraft.
- Digi Yatra Foundation: Manages the Digi Yatra ecosystem, promoting biometric-enabled travel with a strong focus on data privacy and regulatory compliance.