Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) announced on Tuesday (June 12) that it has bolstered passenger processing capacity to approximately 8,000 travellers per hour, while reducing curbside wait time to less than a minute by expanding both DigiYatra and non-DigiYatra services at both its terminals.
Additionally, the airport revealed plans to deploy advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-equipped cameras to augment overall security infrastructure at the curbside.
The move includes increasing the number of entry lanes, from 24 to 68, making it the largest number of e-gates available curbside at airports across the country. This expansion incorporates 34 entry lanes exclusively designated for DigiYatra passengers, without any structural alterations by the adopting digital gateway solutions.
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Terminal 1, servicing domestic travellers exclusively, now boasts six dedicated DigiYatra e-gates and six non-DigiYatra e-gates, increasing overall capacity and convenience for passengers.
Moreover, 118 e-gates are set to be deployed at pre-security check areas in Terminal 2. This is aimed at streamlining passenger movement and with biometric validation, DigiYatra passengers will effortlessly get to move across e-gates without a physical ticket, boarding pass, or identity verification.
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"We have significantly expanded our DigiYatra facilities at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) through the integration of advanced biometric systems and increased e-gate numbers on our digital gateway platform. Our commitment remains steadfast in ensuring swift, secure, and seamless travel experiences for all our passengers," MIAL said in a press note.
Meanwhile, customs officials seized 32.79 kg of gold valued at Rs 19.15 crore concealed in undergarments and luggage of two women foreign nationals at the Mumbai International Airport in separate cases, an official said on June 11.
The two passengers from African countries were subjected to search on suspicion after landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday, he said.
In both cases, gold was found concealed in undergarments and baggage. The women were arrested and further probe was on.
Additionally, the airport revealed plans to deploy advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-equipped cameras to augment overall security infrastructure at the curbside.
The move includes increasing the number of entry lanes, from 24 to 68, making it the largest number of e-gates available curbside at airports across the country. This expansion incorporates 34 entry lanes exclusively designated for DigiYatra passengers, without any structural alterations by the adopting digital gateway solutions.
Also read: Over 4 million passenger movement recorded at Mumbai International Airport in April 2024
Terminal 1, servicing domestic travellers exclusively, now boasts six dedicated DigiYatra e-gates and six non-DigiYatra e-gates, increasing overall capacity and convenience for passengers.
Moreover, 118 e-gates are set to be deployed at pre-security check areas in Terminal 2. This is aimed at streamlining passenger movement and with biometric validation, DigiYatra passengers will effortlessly get to move across e-gates without a physical ticket, boarding pass, or identity verification.
Also read: ATC officer de-rostered after 2 planes takeoff and land on same runway at Mumbai airport
"We have significantly expanded our DigiYatra facilities at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) through the integration of advanced biometric systems and increased e-gate numbers on our digital gateway platform. Our commitment remains steadfast in ensuring swift, secure, and seamless travel experiences for all our passengers," MIAL said in a press note.
Meanwhile, customs officials seized 32.79 kg of gold valued at Rs 19.15 crore concealed in undergarments and luggage of two women foreign nationals at the Mumbai International Airport in separate cases, an official said on June 11.
The two passengers from African countries were subjected to search on suspicion after landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday, he said.
In both cases, gold was found concealed in undergarments and baggage. The women were arrested and further probe was on.
First Published: Jun 13, 2024 12:42 PM IST
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