CHENNAI: Did you know that Chennai airport has a dedicated mobile phone application? It’s not officially launched yet but the beta version is available for downloading online, can be handy for frequent, occasional and first-time flyers.
Do you know the vantage point to get a clear view of the airside at the airport? It is the security hold area, says the app.Developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the app can serve as a one-stop guide to get all travel-related queries answered. Flyers need not depend on the airlines to check their flight status, as the real-time status of the flights, which is displayed at the airport, can now be viewed on their phone screens. The actual status of the departing flight, whether boarding is still underway or the gates are closed, and even the first and final call details, will be available on the app.
Non-frequent flyers can check the arrival and departure guide, and baggage rules on the app. Another interesting feature of the app is that it can virtually guide you to any specific spot in the airport-be it the eateries, shops, check-in counters, or ticket counters-if the Bluetooth on your phone is switched on. “The entire airport with all its amenities and features has been mapped in the application, and you can browse and walk up to any spot without seeking assistance from anybody,” said an airport official.
Krishnarajan V, a frequent flyer, said he recently stumbled upon the app accidentally and found the navigational features interesting. “Despite travelling often, I still struggle sometimes to locate a facility, but this app gives a bird’s-eye view of all three terminals. When more people start using the app, the general queries on X tagging Chennai Airport will come down as almost all the queries are addressed here,” he said.
The airport authorities are constantly updating it with additional features, and a website version is also on the anvil. Both will be officially launched soon, added the official.