The first phase of ‘BLR metaport’, a metaverse experience at Bangalore Airport Terminal 2, launched on Tuesday. In an announcement, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) said that this is the world’s first airport terminal to provide a metaverse experience to travelers.

“Built in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Polygon, the BLR Metaport offers an immersive three-dimensional (3D) virtual experience of the newly launched Terminal 2 at the BLR Airport. Interested travelers and the public can log on to www.blrmetaport.com and virtually tour and navigate the new, state-of-the-art terminal, using their smart devices,” BIAL said in a statement.

The 3D interface can help passengers check in for flights, navigate terminals and shop.

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