CHENNAI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has inaugurated a self-baggage drop (SBD) facility at Chennai airport's domestic terminal (T4) to cut down queues of passengers at luggage check-in counters, and fast-track departures.

The facility is currently operational for passengers travelling with Air India Express and Vistara Airlines.

Airport officials have announced that the SBD facilities, which help air passengers save time, will soon be made available for Air India passengers.

Eight more self-service baggage drop kiosks have been operational at terminal 1 of the Chennai airport --- four of these are operated by Indigo Airlines --- since April 11, 2024.