Biometrics-based paperless air travel coming soon to India: SITA

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JAIPUR: Paperless travel could soon become a reality, according to a top aviation expert.  Leveraging India’s national Aadhaar biometric identity system, together with SITA’s Smart Path technology, would be able to provide secure and efficient journey through the airports. SITA is IT and communications service provider for air transport.

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