Pre-flight Acknowledgement

[eminere]

Seems like a great way to make red e-deals refundable!

Perhaps you can give it a go and report back.

 

[AFF Editor]

@AFF Editor on topic but without discussing COVID, it would be interesting to ask Qantas what the official position would be if someone says "no" to this declaration.

Are they able to change date free of charge, for example, move to the next day without any change fees or fare difference, to avoid travelling while "infectious"? What proof is required?

Declaration or no, the financial cost to rebook (change fee + last minute fare) on the next day or later in the week may otherwise be prohibitive to many.

Like other posters, I have witnessed enough people appearing infectious on flights to suggest there is not active enforcement on Qantas' part.

(I have tried to write this post without judging anyone's circumstances, and also want to acknowledge that someone can appear infectious, such as if they suffered condition that causes coughing, without being infectious with a respiratory illness).

We looked into this as promised. Here's the answer:

Should Airlines Rebook Sick Passengers for Free?

It's in everyone's interests that sick passengers defer their travel, but airlines will only waive change fees on a case-by-case basis.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au