Mangaluru: Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Friday
e-inaugurated the Udan Yatri Café at Mangaluru International Airport and digitally launched DigiYatra at the
facility.
 
The café, situated in the pre-check-in departures area, offers snacks and beverages starting at ₹10 as part of
efforts of the government to expand affordable passenger amenities. The café’s introduction is part of a
broader strategy to ensure that air travel remains a viable option for more people.
 
Mangaluru commenced DigiYatra trials in June 2024, initially covering 338 of 36,895 domestic passengers in
that month. By January 2026, 24,512 of 79,114 domestic travellers used the system, reflecting 30.98 per
cent adoption.
 
DigiYatra facilitates biometric-enabled, paperless travel using facial recognition technology, thereby ensuring
seamless passage at various checkpoints. DigiYatra eliminates the need for physical documents, making
travel process efficient and ecologically friendly, reducing wait times at various touchpoints. Security and
privacy are central to Digi Yatra’s mission.
 
Mangaluru International Airport is operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private
airport operator, which also operates airports in Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,
Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Lucknow.