Qantas to test new digital passenger card on trans-Tasman flights

Sunday, 18 Aug, 2024 0

Passenger on New Zealand – Australia trans-Tasman flights will be the first to test a new digital version of the Australia Travel Declaration passenger card.

It will be piloted later this year for Qantas passengers on select flights inbound from New Zealand.

Available through the Qantas app, passenger fill in the card and will receive a digital pass with a QR code on confirmation.

The QR code will also be sent to their registered email address.

Passengers can complete the form up to 72 hours in advance of their Australia bound flight.

“This will allow us to gain valuable feedback from passengers that will help refine the product and inform future expansion,” an Australian Border Force spokesperson said.

Travel and business groups and government officials from both countries have been pushing for more seamless trans-Tasman travel.

The Trans-Tasman Seamless Travel Group was set up last year and includes senior officials of the ABF and the New Zealand Customs Service.

“The Australia Travel Declaration is the first initiative from the group and shows the power of a joint approach and leveraging expertise,” said ABF Commissioner Michael Outram.

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