Soon, transit air travellers can skip immigration at connecting airports (opens original article in a new tab)

India's civil aviation minister launched a new facility allowing transit passengers to complete immigration at their origin airport, starting with a service from Varanasi. The initiative aims to improve connectivity and efficiency for international travelers.

• Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu launched a facility for transit passengers to complete immigration at origin airports.
• The first service started from Varanasi with Air India, and six new destinations will be added in six weeks.
• The initiative aims to make Indian airports comparable to global hubs like Singapore and Dubai by streamlining transit processes.