ID Requirements to fly DOM in AU

[munitalP]

Hi

Question - what are the rules as far as ID is concerned when flying domestically in Australia?

A simple question which annoys me - everytime I ask at the airport, I get a different answer!

Mr!

:-|

 

[serfty]

Here you go (Qantas Specific):

Plan - Travel Advice - Travel Documents

Domestic Flights within Australia

If you have an e-ticket or paper ticket, and are travelling domestically within Australia (flights QF400 and above) bring one of the following forms of identification for booking confirmation:

• Photo identification such as a driver's licence, passport or social security card; or
• Your Qantas booking reference (printed on your e-ticket itinerary receipt); or
• Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership card, Qantas Club membership card; or
• Credit card used for this ticket purchase.

 

[SnowYeti]

In the last 3 years flying domestically I've never been asked for photo ID. I just give them my FF card.

The one time I did get asked was by Jetstar. They said QF card? Pffft we need real ID.

LOL :shock:

 

[dajop]

If you have no luggage and check in using quick check or online, in practice, there is no need for photo ID. There is always the chance that photo ID will be asked for at boarding, but I doubt if many (any?) people have experienced this.

 

[oz_mark]

If you have no luggage and check in using quick check or online, in practice, there is no need for photo ID. There is always the chance that photo ID will be asked for at boarding, but I doubt if many (any?) people have experienced this.

Photo ID is not required - it is only one of the possible things that could be used.

 

[jingles]

I cant recall the last time i was asked for ID when checking in with Qantas

 

[NM]

It is my understanding that while it not usually requested by Qantas check-in staff, they may ask any passenger to show government issued photo ID at any time.

The check-in process requires one of the items mentioned in previous posts. But any passenger can be asked to show photo ID at any time. It is rare to be asked and I expect it would only be done if there was some thought of something not being right, such as someone handing over a boarding pass for scanning at the gate that referred to Mrs Passenger and the passenger appeared to be a Mr.

 

[Mal]

I'm interested if any CASA regulations or similar specify ID checking...

I don't believe there are any laws in Australia about ID's for flying (domestically, from a domestic airport) and what you can use. It is purely up to the airline to decide.

Do they want a Mickey Mouse hat with your name? Yep, they can ask.
Are they happy with a Driver's license? Yep, that's ok.
Do you have to show the credit card that the ticket was booked with? Ok.
etc etc.

Of course for completeness sake, if you depart the International terminal for a 'domestic' flight, then Customs/Immigration has various conditions over what forms of ID can be used for identification.

 

[oz_mark]

Not everyone flying domestically has a photo id (e.g children), so I doubt there could be such a hard and fast rule.

 

[medhead]

On the question of ID I'd suggesting looking at what is stated on the bottom on one of your booking online. Might has the following right at the bottom:

Travel requirements
- Photo identification is required for check-in on all flights. Read more about forms of identification.

The link goes to the information posted by Serfty. So a contridiction already. But if we look further into Qantas' full Conditions of Carriage (Book - Flights - Conditions of Carriage - Full)

we see:

6.1 Ticket Essential

Your Ticket is the main evidence of Our contract with You, so even though You have a reservation for a flight, You may not board that flight without first obtaining a boarding pass by either:

• presenting at check-in a valid and intact Ticket issued in Your name and containing the Flight Coupons for that flight, all other unused Flight Coupons (including the Passenger Coupon) in that Ticket and any photo or other identification requested, or
• where a valid Electronic Ticket has been issued in Your name, checking-in and presenting photo identification (passport or Australian driving licence).

Clearly stating the requirement to present photo ID to board the aircraft. (my emphasis)

Also 8.1 Before Check in

You must ensure You have Your Ticket (or a booking reference for an Electronic Ticket), photographic identification, Baggage, all necessary travel documents and anything else You need to travel, and present them to Us at Our request.

(My emphasis)

I'll fully acknowledge the other contridictory information that is posted. But on balance I think it is fairly clear that Photo ID is required by Qantas under it's terms. I have always thought this was the case. Notwithstanding issues to do with ID-less children. But children probably fall within the responsibilty of their parent and hence can't travel without the premission of the parent/guardian.

 

[straitman]

I'll fully acknowledge the other contridictory information that is posted. But on balance I think it is fairly clear that Photo ID is required by Qantas under it's terms. I have always thought this was the case. Notwithstanding issues to do with ID-less children. But children probably fall within the responsibilty of their parent and hence can't travel without the premission of the parent/guardian.

On that basis my mother cannot fly anywhere any more as she no longer has a photo ID :!:

(The fact that at 83 she would not fly is not relevent)

 

[medhead]

On that basis my mother cannot fly anywhere any more as she no longer has a photo ID :!:

(The fact that at 83 she would not fly is not relevent)

Well you need to get your mum a responsilble guardian.....


Note I'm not claiming it is a logical situation, that is going to be practical to implement at all times. Just stating my interpretation of contridictory rules.

 

[straitman]

Note I'm not claiming it is a logical situation, that is going to be practical to implement at all times. Just stating my interpretation of contridictory rules.

Agreed.

I'm just highlighting how absurd it could get.

 

[GoldCoastGuy]

On that basis my mother cannot fly anywhere any more as she no longer has a photo ID :!:

(The fact that at 83 she would not fly is not relevent)

There is no reason why she can't get an 18+ card (or your state's equivalent). They are not just for those slightly over 18, but for anyone (even 83 year olds) who don't have a driver's licence.


Evan :->

 

[Mal]

There is no reason why she can't get an 18+ card (or your state's equivalent). They are not just for those slightly over 18, but for anyone (even 83 year olds) who don't have a driver's licence.

They are also very handy for visiting clubs, pubs and other "adult" establishments that scan ID cards on entry. In QLD an 18+ card has no address details, so protects the person's privacy a bit more.

 

[Nigelinoz]

This is from the Jetstar website.
Photo identification requirement

Domestic flights within Australia and New Zealand

All passengers including children and infants travelling with an adult are required to provide identification acceptable to Jetstar. The following forms of photo identification are acceptable provided they are current (not expired):

• Passport;
• Drivers Licence;
• Company issued identification; or
• Student ID
• An original or certified copy of your birth certificate or citizenship document is an acceptable alternative.

Domestic flights within Australia departing from the International Terminal

If you are travelling domestically and departing from an international terminal, and are 18 years of age or over, you will need to produce photographic identification as below that includes your full name. Your boarding pass will have a special 'D' (Domestic) sticker. You will need to sign your name in the space provided and may also be required to record details of your photographic identification.
You must retain your boarding pass as you will need to present it at immigration and customs clearance points at the end of your journey. This is required to comply with the Migration regulations administered by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA).
The following are the only acceptable forms of photographic identification, all of which must be valid at the time of travel:

• National passport; or
• A motor vehicle driver's licence issued under a law of the Commonwealth of Australia, or of an Australian State or Territory; or
• A document that identifies you issued by:
• the Commonwealth of Australia, or
• an Australian State or Territory, or
• by an authority of the Commonwealth of Australia, or an Australian State or Territory; or
• An aviation security identification card issued by the operator of the aircraft or the operator of an airport in Australia

Children and infants are subject to the same identification requirements as adults, where they have an approved form of photographic identification. Exceptions from the identification requirements are given for children and infants travelling with an adult. If the child is travelling with a parent or guardian their name must be recorded on the back of their parent or guardian's boarding pass.

 

[JohnK]

Slightly off-Topic but still relevant in this thread. Regardless of whether or not you need to produce it but does anyone, excluding children, travel without relevant official photo identification, passport or drivers license, these days?

 

[Hvr]

Slightly off-Topic but still relevant in this thread. Regardless of whether or not you need to produce it but does anyone, excluding children, travel without relevant official photo identification, passport or drivers license, these days?

Always have my licence but refuse to show it to anybody except Police and road authority if required. Too much of a risk of ID theft.

I also always have my company ID which has my name and photos so I use that if required. Hasn't been required since I joined QC in 2006, just show my (now) SG card. It even worked doing domestic flights in Japan.

Otherwise for international have the passport on me and show that.

 

[Durin's Bane]

The only places I have had to produce photo ID is at regional airports - I can't remember the last time I had to produce ID at an airport in a capital city!

 

[simongr]

Slightly off-Topic but still relevant in this thread. Regardless of whether or not you need to produce it but does anyone, excluding children, travel without relevant official photo identification, passport or drivers license, these days?

I certainly have my DL with me at all times.