Air India Simplifies Airport Experience with New Self-Service Check-In on Major International Routes

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 10, 2025 00:24 AMNews
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Indira Gandhi International Airport terminal in New Delhi with travelers and artistic mudra hand installation on the wall
Self-service kiosks speed up check-in at Delhi’s Gandhi Airport. Source: unsplash

Air India has extended its combined self check-in and baggage drop services to include flights from India to various destinations throughout Europe, the UK, and Canada. Originally available only for flights to the United States and Australia, this system has now expanded to cover departures to 19 international cities such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Toronto, and Milan. The rollout applies to major Indian airports and aims to enhance passenger flow and airport efficiency.

Travellers flying to cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Copenhagen, and Vancouver can now complete check-in and baggage procedures using self-service kiosks. These kiosks minimize the need to interact with staff, enabling passengers to manage several pre-flight tasks on their own. Key functions available through the kiosks include:

  • printing boarding passes,
  • generating baggage tags,
  • dropping off checked luggage,
  • selecting or changing seats,
  • updating contact information,
  • entering frequent flyer program numbers.
Passenger using Air India self-service check-in kiosk at the airport next to an Economy Class sign
New kiosks reduce wait times for flyers. Source: unsplash

These services provide benefits for international travellers navigating crowded airport terminals. During busy periods, like holidays or early morning flights, avoiding long lines can greatly improve the experience. Passengers have more control over their time at the airport, helping to reduce stress and avoid waiting delays at check-in counters.

These changes are likely to appeal to a broad range of travellers. Business flyers with tight schedules, families with children, and solo travellers looking for efficiency all stand to benefit from faster processing. The added flexibility also supports passengers dealing with last-minute itinerary updates or those who prefer limited interaction at the airport.

More broadly, Air India’s adoption of automated services aligns with global trends in air travel. As the number of international travellers grows, self-service solutions are increasingly becoming the norm at major airports worldwide. For travellers leaving India, this change signals a move toward quicker and more independent airport processes that meet today’s demand for convenience and efficiency.

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