Qantas change to impact millions of Australian travellers

Qantas is testing a new digital declaration system that could replace the physical cards travellers currently need to fill out before entering Australia. However, the physical paper card could soon be a thing of the past as Qantas, along with the Australian Border Force, trial a digital alternative called the Australian Travel Declaration. People landing in Australia have to declare alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, animals, fresh food, plant material, seeds, soils, meat and animal products Incoming passenger declaration cards could soon be a thing of the past as the Australian Border Force, along with Qantas, trial a digital system 'Digitising the Incoming Passenger Card presents opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and offer a seamless experience for users,' Australian Border Force said in a statement. 'Eligible adult passengers' on Qantas flights between Australia and New Zealand will be prompted to fill out a digital declaration through the airline's app 'A successful Australia Travel Declaration will be a key foundation for the future of streamlined and contactless travel,' Mr Outram said.