Digi Yatra has commenced international passenger trials at seven Indian airports for eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports. The programme covers selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo, allowing passengers to use biometric verification at designated airport checkpoints. The trials will run through December 2026, with passenger feedback guiding plans for a wider rollout in 2027.
Delhi Aiport
Philippine Airlines (PR) will resume nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Delhi (DEL) and introduce its first direct service to Mumbai (BOM) in December 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Delhi Airport CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar announced on Friday that Delhi airport will achieve global gateway status within the next 2 years.