cronemeister Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Just wondering if anyone knows the rules with regards to flying within australia on a UK Passport. We've been in Oz for just over a year now (Victoria) and we are looking to fly up to the Gold Coast from Melbourne in a couple of weeks, but have just noticed that our childrens passports expire a week before we want to travel and we won't have time to renew them. Will we need our passports for interstate flights, or do we just need photo ID ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Rarely even need photo ID for internal flights in Australia. It always surprises me that I am allowed to walk right up to the gate airside and meet people from flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 A passport is not required for domestic flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronemeister Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks for your replies guys, does this just apply to Australian citizens....or is it for everyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I presume it is the same in the UK. You only need a passport to enter the country from a foreign country. You don't need a passport to go from London to Liverpool do you ? After all you could have just driven there. Once you have entered a country legally you are free to travel around as you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 While you don't need a passport to fly within Australia - nowadays (with ticketless flights) you do often need to produce photo-id to check in. Driving licences will suffice for adults who drive, but children often don't have any form of photo-id except a passport. If that's the case then take their passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I've never ever been asked for any form of ID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks for your replies guys, does this just apply to Australian citizens....or is it for everyone ? I take two domestic flights every week almost without exception and I have not once been asked to provide any form of ID whatsoever. They would not know by looking at me whether I am an Australian citizen or not so it is definitely no different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Had a strange one a few weeks ago flying from Sydney to Sunshine Coast. first was asked to put my very small cabin stroller on the scales and then had to put my handbag on as well!! and it was again a small handbag unlike the small suitcases some women carry. Did ask why, but no explanation give. Weird. I'm appalled at the lack of security, as ex airline staff, but always have my driving license with me, but daughter can't drive so does have her passport with her just in case the rules tighten up. Best to be on the safe side, as above example was unprecedented, having flown more than many people since starting with airlines in the 1960's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Only been asked once in 8 domestic flights and that was because I had to check in at the desk as booked an exit row, driving licence sorted it. Normally I scan my Qantas frequent flyer card at the electronic check in post then at the gate and I'm on the plane. Too easy as they say ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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