Qantas begins trial of digital incoming passenger declarations

Qantas has begun to roll out the digital Incoming Passenger Card alternative on some flights from Auckland to Brisbane. The pilot program announced in August sees eligible Qantas customers able to access and fill out the Australia Digital Travel Declaration (ATD) through the Qantas app up to 72 hours prior to departure, removing the need for the physical Incoming Passenger Card (IPC). The ATD is initially available on QF126 services from Auckland to Brisbane, and will be expanded to other NZ-Brisbane routes over coming days with more Australian cities expected to join the trial early next year. Qantas has also flagged other international destinations in coming months. “The paperless declaration means no more trying to find a pen and your flight details midway through your flight. Passengers will have three days to fill out the digital form at a time and place that suits them,” said Qantas chief customer and digital officer Catriona Larritt. “We’re excited to be partnering with the Federal Government to make flying into Australia that little bit easier for millions of tourists and Australians each year. This is the latest addition to the Qantas App and adds to the inbound flight tracker, baggage tracking, passport scanning, and ‘click to call’ features we’ve recently added.”<br/>