The Qantas Carer Concession Card is issued to people with significant support requirements who through a physical, sensory, intellectual, cognitive or psycho-social disability are unable to travel on the aircraft without the full-time assistance of a carer
A person is eligible if they need to have one-on-one support when seated on the aircraft for assistance with meals/drinks, toileting, administration of medication, orientation, communicating with the flight staff etc. A person is not eligible if they only need assistance boarding the aircraft, or when they arrive at their destination.
For people who are blind or have vision impairment:
If you have either of the following you are already eligible for the Carer Discount and do not need to apply:
- a current Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card with blind entitlement; or
- a current travel pass for Person with Vision Impairment issued by a state or territory authority.
You can visit Qantas for more information and to make bookings.
Discounts Available:
Qantas Carer Concession cardholders and their nominated carer will receive the following discounts for Qantas domestic travel within Australia.
Economy Travel for Qantas Carer Concession Cardholders:
10% discount on Domestic Red e-Deal and Flex Economy Class fares
For Nominated Carers:
50% discount on Domestic Red e-Deal and Flex Economy Class fares
Business Class Travel For Qantas Carer Concession Cardholders:
50% off “Full Cost” Domestic Business Class Fares (subject to availability)
For Nominated Carers:
50% off “Full Cost” Domestic Business Class Fares (subject to availability)
Notes:
Discounts are only available for sale through Qantas Direct Contact Centres on 131313. Discounts are not available for sale through qantas.com.
Bookings for the cardholder and their nominated carer must be made at the same time and both bookings must be made using the Card in order to obtain the discount. The cardholder and the nominated carer must travel in the same cabin on the flight.
This card is a photo ID card which is valid for three years and has an administration fee of $49.50 including GST.
Download the application form (Word and PDF) and the information package (Word and PDF).